Mount Vernon, April 7, 1799.
Sir: Your letter of the 31st Ulto. has been duly received.
The first of June will answer my purposes very well, for you to be here; and I shall expect you at that time, or by the 10th. accordingly.
It will not, I presume, require much time to erect the Mill, and if done before the Water of my Grist Mill fails, it is all I require. In the meanwhile the Scantling shall be prepared agreeably to your directions. with esteem I am etc.