Letter, to Robert Hooe

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 1793.05.29
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Scope and content:

Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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