To George Washington from John Bondfield, 1 August 1782
Bordeaux 1 Aug. 1782
Sir
Having a Vessel going to Philadelphia which is an occurence rare with us I have orderd Six Cases of Claret containing thirty Bottles each to be marked for your Excellency on a presumption that Good genuine Wine of this growth will meet a welcome reception. I write Messieurs Meredith & Clymer to whom the Vessel goes consigned to hold the same at your disposal and have transmitted them a memorandum of the Cost and Charges, amounting to Six hundred Twenty One Livres.
Accept most worthy Sir my most Ardent Wishes for your Health. I have the Honor to be with due Respect Sir Your most Obedient Humble Servant
John Bondfield
Commercial Agent at Bordeaux
6 Cases Medoc Wine 30 bottles each | ||||||
together 180 bottles 36s. | 324 | |||||
freight paid | 18 per case | 108 | ||||
Insurance on £630 | 30 per % | 189 | ||||
3 Livres 9 sous or 3/ [ ] a bottle | £621 |
DLC: Papers of George Washington.