Daniel Carroll to Thomas Sim Lee

Captn. Stoddart carrys with him several matters for you as underneath. He will deliver them to some trusty person in Baltimore to be forwarded to you. It has not been in my power to get the Brown thread Stockings suitable or a hat; I have been with the hatter frequently, & have received repeated promises, but have been disapointed. I shall continue to press him. I do not expect to get one of the best much under two thousand dollars. The green waistcoat I mentiond was taken by the Spanish Agent

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before I receivd yours & I thought it best Notwithstanding what you said to take the white one with flours - which was cheaper, & I think hansommer.

The wine sold from 34/ to 38/ State money per Gallon. I believe it is not more than four years old - & I have managed it with Mr. Biddle so that you may have a quarter Cask, hogshead or pipe as you shall direct - but this must be done by the first opportunity.

In paying a way some of yr. money I found several Convention Bills which I return as mentiond underneath - likewise an 80 Dollar Bill which woud not pass. Present my Comps. to Mrs. Lee & be assur’d, I am Dr. sr. with great regard, Yr. Most Obt Serv.

Danl. Carroll