James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 28 August 1831
Aug. 28. 1831
Dr. Sir,
I have 4 Hhds of Tobo on the road which will arrive soon after this; and which you will make the most of according to their quality & the state of the Market. 2 of the Hhds best of the lugs--l stemmed of inferior lugs. 1 unstemmed. The main cause of the inferior quality of the Crop, was as you suppose the want of rain. The soil was fresh & of the mountain fertility. Please to send by the wagons,
1 Bbl of brown sugar
1 do. Cheapest loaf do. for preserving:
50 lb. Green Coffee
two pds. best tea,
Mrs. M. unites with me in best regards to Mrs. P. & yourself
Draft (DLC).