1From George Washington to Samuel Brandon, 20 November 1786 (Washington Papers)
I have received by Captn Bartlet, your letter of the 27th of July. The Ass arrived safe, & the other Articles agreably to the Bill of lading. I am much obliged to you Sir, for your attention in executing my comm[issio]n, & the polite manner in which you offer me your future services. The Ass is undoubtedly one of the best kind that could be procured at Surinam; but I do not find it charged in...