1To George Washington from William Deakins, Jr., 9 March 1787 (Washington Papers)
I have sent by your Boat 200 Bushels Oats, tho the price is higher than I could have Wished but at this season they Generally Advance in price, I think you will find them Very good, & I am sorry I could not supply the full Quantity you want. I am with the highest Respect Your Excellency’s Obt hble Servt ALS , DLC:GW . Deakins added this invoice: 115 Bushels Oats @ 3/6 £20: 2:6 24 Bushels...
2To George Washington from William Deakins, Jr., 2 November 1787 (Washington Papers)
The bearer Peter felix Mauger, has been Informed that a Horse he has is an Exact Match for one of your’s, he has not yet paid the Amount of his Bond to Mrs Kirk, but is now Anxious to do it, if he can make Sale of his Horse, I beleive he finds it difficult to raise the Cash, I have pressed him hard to get this debt paid—& I hope he will soon Accomplish it—I am Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt...