Having desired my relation mr George Jefferson to establish a correspondence for me at Richmond for the supply of my groceries & the terms of paiment to be observed, he informs me he has arranged with you for my supplies, and that paiment shall be made semi-annually. with this I shall accordingly take care to comply. I now, in consequence subjoin a list of articles which I must pray you to send by some trusty boat; mr Jefferson’s knolege of them will enable him to advise you as to their selection—in general I wish mr Randolph’s boat to be preferred when there. this list amounts to about an ordinary quarter’s consumption of 3. months.1 every thing should be packed in the strongest & securest manner to guard against depredation, the expence of which is small in comparison of the ordinary plunder. be so good as to forward an account of the articles sent & their prices. I have to acknolege a preceding reciept of 50.℔ of coffee from you.

8.℔. best tea. young Hyson usually preferred.

50.℔ coffee (not green) E. India is preferred.

single refined sugar. 12. loaves.

best brown sugar 200.℔.

raisins 10.℔

rice 20.℔

pearl barley 10.℔ crackers. a keg of 20. or 25.℔

spices. 1. oz. cinnamon. 1. oz. mace. 2. oz. nutmeg. 2.℔ black pepper

Syrop of punch. 3. doz. bottles.

best French brandy. a keg of 10. or 15 gallons.

1. best cheese for the table.

1. poorer do for cookery. the rich cheeses do not answer for this

Cod’s tongues & sounds. 1. keg

herrings. 5. barrels of best quality.

salted white shads. 1. barrel of best quality