From George Washington to Lawrence Sanford, 29 September 1770
To Lawrence Sanford
Mount Vernon Sept. 29th 1770
Sir,
In return for the Herrings, (which will be shiped as a joint stock by Mr Campbell & myself) you will please to bring me the following Articles,1 vizt
- 1 Hogshead of good rum.
- 1 Barrel of good Spirits.
- 200 lb. of Coffee.
- 100 lb. of best single refined Sugar.
- 100 lb. of—double Do &
- 100 or 200 Oranges if to be had good.
The balance of my half of the sales of the herrings you will please to bring me in Cash, & of such kinds as will pass here without loss. I wish you a pleasant & prosperous voyage, & safe return to your Owners and Friends. I am Sir Your very humble Servant
Go: Washington
LB, DLC:GW.
1. Capt. Lawrence Sanford of the Swift, who took a shipment of fish to the West Indies for GW in 1769 (see GW to Sanford, 26 Sept. 1769), and Matthew Campbell, agent for Carlyle & Adam of Alexandria, dined at Mount Vernon on 23 September. See the editors’ note for the diary entry of that date (, 2:272). For the shipment of the goods GW ordered, see Robert McMickan & Co. to GW, 7 Dec. 1770.