From George Washington to James Gildart, 11 September 1762
To James Gildart
Mount Vernon 11th Septr 1762
Sir,
On Board the Johnson Captn Mulloy I have Shipped you Six hhds Tobacco belonging to Master John Parke Custis, on which please to make proper Insurance, and place the amount of Sales to his Credit. I shall write more fully in my next at present I have only to add that, I am Gentn Yr mo. hble Servt
Go: Washington
ALB, DLC:GW. GW noted at the end of his copy of the letter, “Sent to New York. to go by the Packet.”