JB/540/041/001

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There may be some ships coming so late in the autumn as to
admit of the seeds being the produce of this year which I suppose to be
preferable. Wheat, Rye, barley, oats, Potatoes, Clover; Cange Saint Fern
and the different kinds of grass, in short all that A. thinks proper

I hope the English Customs -house regulations dont oppose the exportation
of such small quantities of grains. A Pack of each would
not amount to any great sum, not so much as what is alotted for
the cost of the voyage for one man and if money is wanted for
such things, it will be had as soon as letters can pass

[In another sheet relative to other matters he says] I wish A - or B would
bring with them to Petersburgh some potatoes of the best sort for
eating, & of the best for spirit making. A has enumerated so many
sorts that we should have some of the best for seed.

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Out of the money there may be to spare of the 500 rubles my friend would
be glad to have half a Dozen neat saddle cloths of different patterns.
And for me a Saddle wit 2 Saddle Cloths & a double bridle that is with
a curb. my saddle should be smooth & hard without any girt to come
over it or anything else which can take hold of the breeches or cause any
obstacle to the motion there should be between the saddle & the breeches.

The flaps for the same reason should come down blow the knees. What
other things I have desired for myself might likewise be paid for out
of this sum is there is of it to spare only that I should be acquainted
with it directly that I may my friend as soon as he is
informed of the money being taken up. I had not room in the other
sheet to explain to you why I wanted gold like looking spurs. They
are to wear with regimentals, but if there be money to spare I should
like to have a pair of silver spurs also. The former being only for shew
should be without the pricky wheel called I believe the rowel. As to the
price of dress cloths in this country I can not say anything having brought
but one suit and not having the taylors bill with my Cloths as it comes

Identifier: | JB/540/041/001 "JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 540.
Date_1	1784-04-09	Marginal Summary Numbering
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