To George Washington from John Jones, 17 September 1755

From John Jones

Conocagea [Md.] Septr 17 1755

Sir:

Its impossible to Return an exact Accot of whats on hand as to perticulars,1 I haveg no delivery nor could not get any. Mr Thos Walker gott an estimate of the provisions Vizt.

1000 Barrls Flouer
50 Barrls Beef
27 Tun of Codd Fish

which I think comes near the purpose an exact Return Shall be deliverd Mr Dick on Wednessdays next of whats been deliverd in my time as likewise Ed above2 of whats on hand. I’m Sr Yr Most Obedt Hbl. Servt

Jno. Jones

ALS, DLC:GW.

1. Jones is responding to GW’s letter of 15 Sept. 1755.

2. “Ed above” is written above the line in faded ink. “Ed” may be an abbreviation for entered.

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Source Project: Washington Papers
Title: To George Washington from John Jones, 17 September 1755
Author: Jones, John
Recipient: Washington, George
Date: 17 September 1755

Reference

Cite as: “To George Washington from John Jones, 17 September 1755,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/02-02-02-0037. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Colonial Series, vol. 2, 14 August 1755 – 15 April 1756, ed. W. W. Abbot. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1983, p. 45.]

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