1Agreement with John Christian Ehlers, 10 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
...he will allow him 500 lbs. of Porke and the fat which comes from the hogs—200 lbs. of Beef; 600 lbs. of midlings (and as an encouragement) 100 lbs. of fine flour; two quarts of Beer or cyder per day; and in failure thereof, a quart of Rum pr week; 50 shads; and 300 Herrings; together with the Milk of a Cow. The Porke & Beef he is to receive in the fall...