1From George Washington to Richard Washington, 15 April 1757 (Washington Papers)
After so long Silence it may be expected I shoud introduce this Letter with an Apology for my seeming neglect, it is necessary to urge something in my defence I own Sir, that I may satisfy you it proceeds from a very different cause than the want of Inclination, and what can be so proper as the Truth. I have been posted then for twenty Months past upon our cold and Barren Frontiers, to perform...
2Enclosure: Invoice to Richard Washington, 15 April 1757 (Washington Papers)
Invoice of Sundry Goods to be Shipd by Mr Richd Washington of London for the use of G. Washington viz. A Marble Chimney piece of the Dimensions of the Inclosd (given by the Workmen) the Cost not to exceed 15 Guineas. N.B. let it be carefully packd. A Neat Landskip 3 feet by 21½ Inches—1 Inch Margin for a Chimy. 250 panes window Glass 11 by 9. Paper for 5 Rooms of the following Dimensions...