To Charles Simms
Mount Vernon Augt 21. 1801
Dear Sir
I enclose you my note negotiable at the bank for $875 which you will much oblige me by getting discounted on Monday next when I expect to be in Alexandria. I will then give you the necessary draft on the bank of the U.S. I am very sincerely yrs
B. Washington
ALS, ViMtvL: Bushrod Washington Manuscripts. The cover was addressed to "Colo. Charles Simms" at Alexandria.