George Washington to John Didsbury, 20 July 1767
To John Didsbury
[Mount Vernon] Virginia July 20th 1767.
Sir,
Please to send the following Shoes &ca and apply to Messrs Cary & Co. for the amount.1
| For Geo. Washington &ca | For Mastr Custis & to him chargd | ||
| 1 pr dble Campaign Boots pr Mea[sur]e | 6 pr strong Shoes | ![]() |
For a boy 14 yrs old—the last were too smal |
| 2 pr Neat Pumps | |||
| 1 pr Do Do Shoes | |||
| 1 pr Strg Calfskin Slippers | |||
| 6 pr Womans bla: Callimanca pr Mea[sur]e to be broader in the Soles & not so strait over the Toes as they were last year | For Miss Custis & to her chargd | ||
| 3 pr bla. Callem[anc]a Pumps pr Meas[ur]e | |||
| 3 pr leathr Ditto flat Heels | |||
Messrs Cary & Company will pay the Accts respectively and I am Sir Yr Very Hble Servt
Go: Washington
ALB, DLC:GW.
1. Robert Cary & Co. included these shoes in its invoice of 29 Oct. 1767.

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