To Lawrence Lewis
Walnut farm June 17th 1800
Dear Sir
I recieved from Mr Hare some time ago the enclosed account. I[f] recollected it may be well to send on the mony by me when I go to Philada. Mr Chs Lee gave me an opinion respecting some points on which doubts arose concerning Mrs Washington's claim to rents & interest not due at the time of the General's death. You will please to enquire what his fee is & pay it.
When I see you in July I will put down in writing what it is necessary for us to do in order to reclaim the land leased to Welch, and it will then be proper I think to send out an agent to the Kenawa for the purpose of making the proper demand.
Present me affectionately to my Aunt & the family & believe me very sincerely yrs
B. Washington
ALS (facsimile), sold by Paul C. Richards, item 51, catalog 231, August 1988.