Mount Vernon, April 18, 1799
Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 28th. of Feby came duly to hand. On the subject of which I shall say nothing until I have the pleasure of seeing you in May, as promised.
The intention of this letter is to enquire, as you have frequently offered it, whether you have, at this time, any Corn for Sale.
I want more than my Nephew of Westmoreland can furnish me with, and will allow for what you can spare the same price I am to give him; that is, the Alexandria Cash price, at the time of delivery (sharing the freight equally), or, I will allow fifteen shillings per barrel; the now, as I am informed, marked price, and what Mr. Tayloe informs me he has just received for a vessel load he had sent to Baltimore.
Pray write me by first post, whether I may expect any from you, or not; how much, and when;
Yours etc.