Daniel Carroll to Thomas Sim Lee

[I have] receiv’d by Post both your favors of the 9th. One inclosed a sum of money as underneath, which falls short 200 Dollars of what is mentiond - Pray be so Kind as to particularize the denominations of the several Bills you may herafter send.

I shall forward the articles I have, or shall procure for you by Col Forrests man, who will return with Capt Stoddard as soon as he can finish his business at this place. The Large Bearskin Portmantau which I have to send down will carry them safe from bad weather.

Forrest left me in Lodge Alley where I still remain. I am determind to leave it as soon as I can & to make a tryal of House keeping for some time. I have been told it wou’d be cheaper. I am sure it will be more agreable & what is of no small consequence, my time will be more at my command. The Sale of the wine began this day, the first quality is reserv’d until Thursday. Before I receivd yours I had determind to secure a quartercask for you - Col Biddle the Marshall told me it shou’d be done - if circumstances will allow to make it a hhd or Pipe that Shall be done. Let me have yr directions about forwarding it. At present I suppose you wou’d chuse to have it casd, & forwarded by the Head of Elk to the care of Col Hollingsworth. This wine cost £30 stg per the Invoice, & is calld the Best old wine. Mr. Hanson joins me in a Letter.¹ I will only add to you that my finances are very low, & that I cannot take any measures for living in a manner I think I ought to do until I receive a supply.

Present me to yr Lady. My sincere wishes for the happiness of you & yrs . . . you.

I am Dear Sir with great esteem, Yr. Mo affectionate hble Ser.

Daniel Carroll