1From George Washington to Lund Washington, 21 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
My last letter would have informed you, that I was disappointed in my application at Philadelphia for money, & that I have given up all thoughts of purchasing Dows Land. Since then, I have met with an offer of £2000 York Currency, for which—if I take it, I shall have to pay at the rate of 7 ⅌ per annum, interest. Under this disadvantage and the difficulty I may experience in procuring money...
2From George Washington to Lund Washington, 21 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Letter which will be enclosed with this will inform you that since my letter by the last Post I have had the offer of £2000 York Currency & the terms of it—But before you Strike any bargain with Dow & Co. for their Land, I would have you view it critically, & form your own judgment of the quality of it. To do this with any degree of accuracy you must estimate the quantity of improved &...