1From George Washington to Daniel Parker, 19 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Silk which you expected from Boston for lining is arriv’d—but White—Mr Smith expects other—but this is uncertain—My Coat of which I am in great want, in the meanwhile stands. I shall thank you therefore to bring me a Buff lining of any kind from Philadelphia—sufficient for a Coat and Vest-Coat. If a pair of French Epaulettes (gold) could be had, I would thank you for bringing me a pair—I...