To George Washington from Ludwell Lee, 11 May 1797
From Ludwell Lee
Shuters hill 11th May 1797
Sir
Two English farmers, who wish to farm Lands in this part of the Country, have desired an introduction to you; understanding that you have an inclination to rent some part of yours—I have undertaken this in the first instance, tho I hope, their knowledge, & capability for the business they profess, will recommend them to you more than any thing I can say in their favor. I believe them however, well skilled in farming.1 With sentiments of the highest respect I have the honor to be Sir, Yr most Obedt Servt
Ludwell Lee
ALS, DLC:GW.
Ludwell Lee (1760–1836) lived at Shooters (Shuter’s) Hill outside Alexandria. He at this time was speaker of the Virginia senate.
1. These doubtlessly were the Milburn brothers, one of whom on 12 May asked GW about renting land at Mount Vernon. See GW to Stephen Milburn, 15 May, and notes.