Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To WILLIAM HARTSHORNE

    Mount Vernon, September 14, 1785.

    Sir: Colo. Wm. Fitzhugh of Maryland has this day requested me, to enter his name for one share of the Potomac navigation; of which I give you this information: he has also deposited in my hands ten pounds for the first and second advances thereon; which I will pay you when I come next to town, or to your order at any time.

    I should take it very kind of you to forward the enclosed letter by the first safe consequence; it contains a summons of some consequence to me, I am, etc. 43

[Note:From the "Letter Book" copy in the Washington Papers.]