To George Washington
Alexandria Jany 18th 1789.
Dr Uncle
I was not at home when your Letter arrived yesterday, or Should then have thanked you, as I now sincerely do, for your kind offer— previous to the rect of it, I had rented an office of Mr Watson, at the exorbitant price of £15. Your Stable I will put into repair & make use of until you may want it. I very readily accept your offer of Hay, as it is both difficult to procur[e] it, Here, and when got comes very dear. Wishing you health & happiness— I am with Love to my Aunt Dr Uncle Your very affect. Nephew
B. Washington.
ALS, ViMtvL.