To George Washington from Samuel Hodgdon, 7 July 1783
July 7. 1783
Sir
I have the honor of forwarding a Letter and several Casks which were delivered me a few days since by a Gentleman from Amsterdam, the contents being unknown. I have ordered the waggoner to take special care of them on the road and deliver them as soon as possible. With the most profound respect I have the honor to be Your Excellencies most Obedt Servt
S.H.
DNA: RG 93—War Department.