1To George Washington from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 22 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
The plough which you did me the favor to say you would try, is now ready, and I shall send it, directed to the care of Mr Porter, merchant, Alexandria, by the first vessel that is bound from hence to that port. Its merits in working you will easily ascertain upon trial, and should you be satisfied on that head, you will, I believe, find, that with very little care and precission your own...