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& not stained, for what ever distinction
of colour may be thought necessary to
facilitate the performance, may be made
here. The greatest accuracy imaginable
must be observed in tuning the Instrumement
& directions procured for grinding the
Glasses, they, must be packed with great
care for if a Glass should be broke the
Instrument will be rendered useless
until the accident could be repaired from
London. The Case of Frame in which the
Instrument is fixed to be made of black
Walnut   I am Sir &c
Robert Carter

Williamsburg 20th August 1764

To Messrs, Edward Hunt & Son

An Invoice of Goods

Articles for Mrs Carter

a silf night gown proper for the winter season to cost
10 per yard}
a fashionable green sarcent Petticoat
a pair taby stays, a piece of Irish linen 3s/ per yard
1 piece of holland @ 5s/ per Ell
3 pair womens small cotton Stockings
2 pair wors do wrsted ditto
3 pair womens coloured callamanco Shoes No 4.