1Tobias Lear to Thomas Lowrey and Abraham Hunt, 7 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
The President wishes to procure a Studhorse, to put to such mares as may not prove with foal by the Jacks—& to try Mares with that may be brought to the Jacks; as well as to ascertain, after they have been put, whether they are satisfied or not—for it some times happens that they will refuse the Jack, when they will not a Horse. Conceiving that you may know of, or have an opportunity of...