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From John Augustine Washington

My dear Bushrod

I have not time to write you a letter pray inform if the Hemp got safe to hand, the Wagon set out on Friday the 15th instant— please to let me know what it is likely to sell for and what demands (at least immediate one) you have for Cash. I am Most Afy Yours

J.A.W.

Source Note

ALS, ViMtvL: Bushrod Washington Family Papers.  The docket reads, "Bushrod Washington, Esqr. at Mrs Youngs in Waulnut Street three doors below third Philadelphia." A note adds, "Recommended to the care of Mr Zebulon Hollinsworth at the head of the Elk."