From George Washington to Robert Jackson, 26 May 1757
To Robert Jackson
[Fort Loudoun, 26 May 1757]
To Mr Robert Jackson Fredericksburgh.
Dear Sir,
The following is a list of necessaries wanted for the public works at this place. I must beg the favour of you to send them up by the first waggon, if they are not already sent by the direction of Capt. Mercer.
vizt
| 2 Barrels of 4d. Nails | 2 Bar. of Span. Brown |
| 1 ditto Flooring Brads | 2 do spanish whiting |
| 1 do 4d. Brads | 1 do white-Lead |
| 60 pairs of small HL Hinges | 6 lb. Lampblack |
| 40 ditto large do for Doors | 8 do verdigrease |
| 20 Door-locks (spring) | 10 do Red-lead |
| 4 largest stock-locks for the Magazines | 20 do Yellow Oaker |
| 200 panes windowglass, 8 by 10 | |
| 50 lbs. Glue—1 doz. glue-brushes | 1 dozen white-wash-brushes.1 |
| 2 doz. painting-brushes from the largest to the smallest size |
I must also beg the favor of you to send me, on my own account, as much course Fustian or Jeans, as will make a boy, about the size of the Bearer, a coat, waistcoat & breeches, with proper Trimmings; Let the Jeans be of a darkish colour, and the buttons, course metal. I am Sir, Your most obedt Hble Servant
G:W.
LB, DLC:GW.
Robert Jackson (d. 1764), a friend of GW’s, was a Fredericksburg merchant.
1. Presumably the equipment and supplies that GW was ordering were needed in the building of Fort Loudoun at Winchester.