From George Washington Parke Custis
Arlington House 10th of July [1805]
Sir
I have just received yours of the 2nd inclosing a statement of my a/c with the estate. I have to observe that as soon as my present crops can be gotten to market which form my entire resources the amount of balance shall be paid without fail— The present unhappy & distressing situation of Mr Fitzhughs family owing to the illness of Mrs F. prevents my going below at this time or I would endeavour to anticipate my crop— Be assured the produce of my Estates shall be appropriated to discharge this a/c as soon as possible. It might be well to have our Col. of Kenhawa Land apportiond as I wish to dispose of mine at a very great under value if I can meet with a purchaser— I remain with Respect Your Very Obt Sert
George W. P. Custis
ALS, ViMtvL: Historic Manuscript Collection.