1From George Washington to William Bingham, 4 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 15th Ulto reached my quarters during my late absence from the Army—I am exceedingly obliged by your care of the Case of Liqueurs committed to your charge by Mr Jay, as I am for that, which you so politely added. I have only to regret that they both suffered much by the roughness of the transportation. I am—Sir Yr Most Obt & Hble Ser. PHi : Gratz Collection.