To John Francis Mercer
Richd July 10. [17]98
Dear Sir
I enclose you an alta. which you will please deliver to the Sheriff of Stafford. also Com. for taking depositions. If you approve of it, I will move the Court in Septr to direct a settlement of the accounts prayed for by your Bill, and have it referred to Commissioner Murray in Freds. you will please write me on this subject before Sept. I am Dear Sir very respectfully yrs.
B. Washington
ALS, ViHi: Mercer Family Papers. Addressed to "Colo. John F. Mercer Marlborough Stafford County."