1To George Washington from Balfour & Barraud, 25 December 1774 (Washington Papers)
We have occasion for about a Thousand Barrs. flour & a few hundred Bars. of bread but it must be ready by the first day of March at farthest. We have sent Mr Leonard Tarrant properly impowerd, any bargain he may make with you shall be binding on us & faithfully comply’d with. one half to be paid at next april the other at June Courts. We have signd an agreement the quantity & price to be filld...