From George Washington to Crosbies & Trafford, 21 July 1766
To Crosbies & Trafford
Mount Vernon 21st July 1766.
Gentn,
Having made very little Tobacco last year, it is out of my power to Ship you any this, I have therefore desired Mr Gildart to pay you the Balle of my Acct—to wit £1.13.7¾.1 I am Gentn Yr Most Obedt Servt
Go: Washington
ALB, DLC:GW. GW noted, “By the Fryer, Captn Pollard.” Joshua Pollard of the snow Fryer cleared the Potomac River on 3 Oct. 1766 bound for Liverpool.
1. GW made only one shipment of tobacco to Crosbies & Trafford, four hogsheads in March 1765. See GW to Crosbies & Trafford, 6 Mar. 1765.