George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Richard Harrison, 30 April 1781

Cadiz 30th April 1781

Sir

I had the Honor of writing your Excellency on the 12th ulto & 3d Inst. advising of my purchase of a quantity of Soldiers Cloathing for Accot of the United States & inclosing Invoice for the same—The whole are now shipped and this is only intended to convey you a note of the Vessells in which they went, that your Excellency may know where to apply in case of delay, or want of proper Information—The Note is on the other side. I am, with the most perfect Respect & Esteem Sir Your Excellencys Obedt & very hble Servt

R. Harrison

Bales Casks [Trunks]

⅌ the Brigt. Expedition,

Capt. Henry Atkins

for Boston—12th March 1781. 31 14

Ship Thomas,

Capt. Francis Boardman

for Salem—12 March 1781 31 14

Ship Glocester Packet,

Capt. John Beach

for Cape Ann Apl 3d 31 14

Brigt Thomas

Capt. Edward Tyler

for Boston, this 30th April 30 14 1

123 56 1

The whole consigned to the Cloathier General, Department of Boston.

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