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INVOICE OF SUNDRIES TO BE SHIPPED BY ROBERT CARY AND COMPANY, FOR THE USE OF MASTER JOHN AND MISS PATTY CUSTIS, EACH TO BE CHARGED TO THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS, BUT BOTH CONSIGNED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, POTOMAC RIVER. - The Writings of George Washington, vol. II (1758-1775)

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INVOICE OF SUNDRIES TO BE SHIPPED BY ROBERT CARY AND COMPANY, FOR THE USE OF MASTER JOHN AND MISS PATTY CUSTIS, EACH TO BE CHARGED TO THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS, BUT BOTH CONSIGNED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, POTOMAC RIVER. - George Washington, The Writings of George Washington, vol. II (1758-1775) [1889]

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The Writings of George Washington, collected and edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford (New York and London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1889). Vol. II (1758-1775).

Author: George Washington
Editor: Worthington Chauncey Ford

Part of: The Writings of George Washington, 14 vols.

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INVOICE OF SUNDRIES TO BE SHIPPED BY ROBERT CARY AND COMPANY, FOR THE USE OF MASTER JOHN AND MISS PATTY CUSTIS, EACH TO BE CHARGED TO THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS, BUT BOTH CONSIGNED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, POTOMAC RIVER.

For Master Custis, 6 years old.
1	piece Irish Holland at 4s.
2	yards fine Cambric at 10s.
6	Pocket Handkerchiefs, small and fine.
6	pairs Gloves; 2 Laced Hats.
2	pieces India Nankeen.
6	pairs fine thread Stockings.
4	pairs coarser Stockings.
6	pairs worsted Stockings.
4	pairs strong Shoes; 4 pairs Pumps.
1	summer suit of clothes, to be made of something light and thin.
3	fine Ivory Combs; 2 Horn Combs and 2 Brushes.
1	piece black Hair Ribbon.
1	pair handsome silver Shoe and Knee Buckles.
10s.	worth of Toys.
6	little books for children beginning to read.
1	oz. 8d. Thread; 1 oz. 12d. Thread.
1	oz. 2s. Thread; 1 oz. 3s. Thread.
½	lb. whited brown Thread.
1	light duffel Cloak with silver frogs.
For Miss Custis, 4 years old.
8	yards fine printed Linen at 3s. 6d.
1	piece Irish Holland at 4s.
2	ells fine Holland at 10s.
8	pairs kid Mits; 4 pairs Gloves.
2	pairs silk Shoes.
4	pairs Calamanco Shoes.; 4 pairs leather Pumps.
6	pairs fine thread Stockings.
4	pairs worsted Stockings.
½	piece flowered Dimity.
2	yards fine Cambric at 10s.
2	Caps, 2 pairs Ruffles, 2 Tuckers, Bibs, and Aprons, if fashionable.
2	Fans; 2 Masks; 2 Bonnets.
2	m. large Pins; 2 m. short whites.
2	m. Minekins; 1 Cloth Cloak.
1	stiffened Coat of Fashionable silk, made to pack-thread stays.
6	yards Ribbon; 2 Necklaces.
1	pair silver Sleeve Buttons, with Stones.
1	fashionable-dressed baby 10s.; and other Toys 10s.
6	Pocket Handkerchiefs.