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from the Mantua-maker a Cap Han
kerchief & Ruffles of something
slight to wear with the Cloaths A pair of
fustian turned stays A slight
genteel Cloak & Hat for the Summer
1 pair straw coloured satin shoes, Fives
5 pair best coloured Callimanco Shoes, Fives
1 pair black leather Shoes   Fives
4 pair Cotton Stockings 5s/ 6 pair white Gloves
6 pair white mittens 1 piece Irish linen a
2s/6 per yard 1 peice printed Callico, dark
grown to cost 45s/ 1 piece Indian Persian
of a bright colour 4 thousand midling
Pins 5 thousand short whites 1 thousand miniking
12 yards fashionable Ribbon, 2 pieces diaper
apron string Tape 1 Fan to cost 2s/6

Williamsburg 8th September 1761

To Messrs: James Buchanan & Copany

Gentlemen:

You will receive 20 hogsheads of Tobacco
by the Page Captain Wadlington on May Account:

Mrs Carter desires her Compliments
to Messrs: Buchanan & asks the favor of
her