George Washington to John Didsbury, 10 August 1764
To John Didsbury
[Mount Vernon] 10th Augt 1764.
Sir,
Please to forward the Shoes &ca as required below, and Robert Cary Esqr. & Co. will pay the costs which are to be placed in distinct Bills as there directed.1
| 4 pr bla: Callimanca pumps |  |
for Mrs Washington | ||
| 1 pr bla: & 1 pr white Satten Do | ||||
| Note, those sent last year were too narrow over the Instep, & rather too short—a small size larger will do. | ||||
| 1 pr dble Campaigners2 | |
for G. Washington | ||
| 1 pr dble Channel Pumps | ||||
| 1 pr Nett Shoe Boots pr Measure—with two pr boot straps & 2 pr Spur L[eathe]rs | ||||
| Note the above Shoes &ca to be chargd to G. W——n. | ||||
| For Master Custis—11 Years old & to be chargd to him | ||||
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| 2 pr of Shoes for his Servt 16 Yrs old & large. | ||||
| For Miss Custis—9 years old | ||||
| 8 pair black Callimanca pumps | ||||
| her foot at present is 7½ Inchs long. | ||||
| For Mrs Dandridge | ||||
| 4 pr bla: Callimanca Pumps pr measure inclosed. | ||||
The Shoes which you sent for my own wear last that were of a very good size & needs no alteration in yr respt. I am Sir Yr Very Hble Servt
Go: Washington
ALB, DLC:GW.
1. The shoes were listed in Robert Cary & Co.’s invoice of 13 Feb. 1765.
2. Campaigners were military boots.