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From George Washington to Harry Dorsey Gough, 13 August 1797

To Harry Dorsey Gough

Mount Vernon 13 Augt 1797

Sir,

Having occasion to send a light carriage to Baltimore, I have directed the person (Mr Jno. Anderson son of my Manager) who has charge of it, to call upon you & get a ram, and two ewe lambs of the Cape (broad tail) sheep, if you have any to dispose of, & such as you would recommend for breeding.

I want them on account of the mutton, and if the ram was of the size & age to serve a score or more ewes this season, it would be desirable. If Mr Anderson succeeds in his application for these sheep, the cost of them shall be paid to your order on demand.1 I am—Sir Your most obedient and Very Hble Servant

Go: Washington

ALS (letterpress copy), NN: Washington Papers; LB, DLC:GW.

1See Gough’s response of 17 August. See also Gustavus Scott to GW, 16 June 1797, n.3.

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