1III-A-1. Combined County Inventory of Slaves and Personal Property in the Estate, 1757–58 (Washington Papers)
99 Napkins and Towels27 Towels 27/. 3 Fenders 9/
2Invoice from Richard Washington, 20 August 1757 (Washington Papers)
1 ps. Huccabuck TowellingHuckaback is a loosely woven, soft cotton or linen towelling.
3III-A-2. Account of Items in the Estate Used by Martha Custis, 1759 (Washington Papers)
24 pillow Cases & Towels99 Napkins and Towels
4Enclosure: Invoice to Robert Cary & Company, 20 September 1759 (Washington Papers)
Doulas was a coarse linen used for work shirts and toweling.
5Enclosure: Invoice to Robert Cary & Company, 28 September 1760 (Washington Papers)
for Towel 2 pieces best Nankeen with buttons & Mohair to suit...
6Inventory of Deacon John Adams’ Estate, 9 October 1761 (Adams Papers)
9 Sheets 3 table Cloths 3 Towels 4 Pellow Cases
7Memorandum Books, 1767 (Jefferson Papers)
Dowlas was a coarse linen fabric used for towels and shirts (
8Memorandum Books, 1769 (Jefferson Papers)
Gave Jupiter to pay for making towels 2/.