1From George Washington to Charles Lawrence, 26 April 1763 (Washington Papers)
Be pleased to send me a genteel sute of Cloaths made of superfine broad Cloth handsomely chosen; I shoud have Inclosed you my measure but in a general way they are so badly taken here that I am convinced it woud be of very little service; I woud have you therefore take measure of a Gentleman who wears well made Cloaths of the following size—to wit—Six feet high & proportionably made; if any...
2From George Washington to Charles Lawrence, 24 October 1763 (Washington Papers)
Please to send me at the time that Mr Cary forwards my Goods, a suit of Cloaths made of superfine broad Cloth, and as light as possible for Summer wear—I have seen them made of light coloured mixed Cloths without linings, bound holes &ca which are handsome enough—one of these kind you may send, or of any other sort that is more in taste as the fashions are often changing—Also send me another...
3From George Washington to Charles Lawrence, 10 August 1764 (Washington Papers)
The things following you will send for the purposes required and charge them as their directed. A Livery suit to be made of worsted Shagg of the Inclosed colour & fineness lined with red Shalloon—and made as follows—The Coat and Breeches alike with a plain white washed button—the Button holes worked with Mohair of the same colr—A Collar of red shagg to the Coat with a narrow lace like the...
4From George Washington to Charles Lawrence, 20 November 1764 (Washington Papers)
On the 10th of August last, I wrote to you for two Sutes of Livery Cloaths directing in what manner they were to be made, lined, trimmed, and charged; since which I have altered my Mind in some respects, and woud have the Coats and waistcoats made of the same light coloured Shag as I then Inclosed you, and the Breeches to be red Shag; and no livery lace at all to be put upon either Coat or...