To John Wickham, 30 Aug. 1816

To John Wickham

Mt Vernon Augt 30. 1816

Dear Sir

     Not having it in my power to procure a draft on Richmond, I have deposited in the bank of Alexandria $50 to your credit; a certificate whereof is enclosed. This is a fee in the last appeal of McLane vs Tomlinson, which you will have the goodness to acknowledge as it is on acct of the Generals estate. With great regard I am Dear Sir very sincerely & respectfully yrs

Bush. Washington—

Source Note

ALS, ViMtvL: Historic Manuscript Collection. BW addressed the letter to Wickham at Warm Springs Bath County Virginia." He first addressed it to Wickham at "City of Richmond," Va., but crossed it out. The cover has two postmarks, one from Alexandria, Va. dated August 31, one, from an illegible city, dated 5 September.

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