From George Washington to John Didsbury, 12 October 1761
To John Didsbury
Mount Vernon 12th October 1761
Sir
Inclosd you have my measure for Boots—please therefore to send me two pair of them; one of which made of stout strong Leather for Winters use, the other pair to be light and thin for Summer—both pair Shoe Boots—likewise send me two pair of neat turnd Pumps and four pair of neat, but at the sametime strong Shoes—Mr Cary will pay the amount and I am Sir Yr Very Hble Servt
Go: Washington
ALB, DLC:GW. These shoes were included in the shipment of Robert Cary & Co., 10 April 1762. See the enclosure in GW to Cary, 12 Oct. 1761.
GW had been buying shoes from John Didsbury since 1758. See GW to Richard Washington, 5 April 1758.