1From George Washington to John Brent, 17 December 1788 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed is a Bill of Lading for 50 Bibs of flour which I have shipped on board of your Sloop, and would wish you to dispose of for me upon the best terms you can. From the proceeds thereof you will please to receive the Amount of your Account of £20.1.9 for freight of Shingles—pay Thomas Newton Junr Esqr. £25.15.9 for 64,450 Shingles @ 8/ per M —and after deducting what charges may arise from...