$15,275
Washington, George (1732-1799), Autograph Letter Signed, August 19th, 1796, two pages, to Mr. (William) Pearce, his superintendent at Mount Vernon, concerning the possible defection of his employee to another farm and inquiring about replacements, (silked). Text in full: Baltimore, 19th Aug. 1796 /' Mr. Pearce / At this place I have seen Mr. Thos. Ringgold, who is very desirous of availing himself of your testimony in his pending suit. I have told him, that my consent to this measure has been freely given and it depended entirely upon yourself, and the state of your health, whether you attended or not. / Mentioning to him the probability of your quitting the Superintendence of my business, he said it was reported, that a person of the name of Carron, who manages for Sam'l Chew, was about to leave that employ and that in his opinion, he was most excellently qualified for such a trust as mine. / You know that it is not my inclination to part with you; but if you are decided on doing it, it will be better for you and me if I can get a suitable person for a successor, that it should take place at the usual time (the first part of Jan 7) than in March or April; when it is not probable, I should be able to find a competent character unengaged to Superintend. my concerns for the remainder of that year. / From these considerations, and understanding further, from Wm. Ringgold that you are not acquainted with the person and character of Mr. Carron, I am lead to request, if you shoul Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-11-02