1From George Washington to John Didsbury, 30 November 1759 (Washington Papers)
The first Shoes which I desird might be made by you for me on Colo. Baylors Last are come in, and fit me tolerably well except that some of them are (if any thing) rather too short —as I imagine you will now be able to suit my foot exactly I beg you will for the future observe the following Directions in making the Shoes. Let the hind Quarters always be high & very short so that they may...
2From George Washington to John Didsbury, 12 October 1761 (Washington Papers)
Inclosd you have my measure for Boots—please therefore to send me two pair of them; one of which made of stout strong Leather for Winters use, the other pair to be light and thin for Summer—both pair Shoe Boots—likewise send me two pair of neat turnd Pumps and four pair of neat, but at the sametime strong Shoes—Mr Cary will pay the amount and I am Sir Yr Very Hble Servt ALB , DLC:GW . These...
3From George Washington to John Didsbury, 27 September 1763 (Washington Papers)
The last Cargoe of Shoes you sent me, fit very well, and I hope you will continue to preserve my Last —You will please to send me (with the Goods Mr Cary will forward) the following Shoes and according to the Inclosed measures —to wit— For myself 2 pr Mens neatest Shoes 2 pr neatest stitched and bd Pumps 6 pr Servts Shoes on my Last 1 pr strong Shoe Boots For Master Custis 4 pr Pumps } pr...
4From George Washington to John Didsbury, 24 October 1763 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you a Letter of the 27th Ulto in which I desired that you woud send for my own wear 2 pair of thin rashd Pumps and 2 pr of Stitched and bound Shoes; but I have now altered my Mind, and instead of these pray send me Six pair of neat, light, and thin Calf, with the flesh side out—let them be (if you please) a small size larger than those you sent me last for upon further tryals of them I...
5From George Washington to John Didsbury, 10 August 1764 (Washington Papers)
Please to forward the Shoes &ca as required below, and Robert Cary Esqr. & Co. will pay the costs which are to be placed in distinct Bills as there directed. 4 pr bla: Callimanca pumps } for Mrs Washington 1 pr bla: & 1 pr white Satten Do Note, those sent last year were too narrow over the Instep, & rather too short—a small size larger will do. 1 pr dble Campaigners } for G. Washington 1 pr...
6From George Washington to John Didsbury, 23 June 1766 (Washington Papers)
Please to send to Robt Cary Esqr. & Co. for my use 4 pair of neat Shoes—1 pair light Toed Clogs—to fit Mrs Washingtons Shoes—1 pr of Strong Toed Do—very large—No. 9s I fancy will scarce be too big. The Shoes you sent me last were made wt. the Grain side out—& very narrow Toed, neither of wch woud I again choose—prefering the flesh side outward & not over narrow in the Toes—I am Sir Yr Very...
7From George Washington to John Didsbury, 20 July 1767 (Washington Papers)
Please to send the following Shoes &ca and apply to Messrs Cary & Co. for the amount. For Geo. Washington &ca For Mastr Custis & to him chargd 1 pr dble Campaign Boots pr Mea[sur]e 6 pr strong Shoes } For a boy 14 yrs old—the last were too smal 2 pr Neat Pumps 1 pr Do Do Shoes 1 pr Strg Calfskin Slippers 6 pr Womans bla: Callimanca pr Mea[sur]e to be broader in the Soles & not so strait over...
8From George Washington to John Didsbury, 20 June 1768 (Washington Papers)
You will please to send me the following Shoes and charge them respectively—I have also sent my measure for a pair of light thin Boots for Summer wear, which let come with the Shoes—As it will save me the trouble of preparing a fresh measure every time I may have occasion for New Boots I shoud be glad if you woud keep the measure now sent, by you. For Mastr Custis. pr Measure sent Miss Custis....
9From George Washington to John Didsbury, 18 July 1771 (Washington Papers)
Inclosd you have three measures by which you will please to make the following Shoes & Boots I have sent you a fresh measure for myself because the Shoes wch I have had from you latterly were rather too small —make out the above Accts seperately—Messrs Cary & Co. will pay for the whole & it will be necessary that you distinguish the Shoes &ca by writing each person’s name on their own. I am,...
10From George Washington to John Didsbury, 15 July 1772 (Washington Papers)
Please to send the following Shoes & Boots and apply to Robt Cary Esqr. & Co. for Payment. For Geo: Washington 3 pair of strong but neat Shoes } By the last Meas[ur]e Sent 3 pr of neat & light Do 1 pr of Morrocco Leather Slippers For Mr Custis 2 pair of neat dble Chand Pumps } pr Meas[ur]e now sent 3 pr strong but neat Shoes 4 pr neat & thin Do 2 pr of neat dressd Pumps 1 pr neat red...