From George Washington to Joseph Webb, Jr., 24 June 1782

Dear Sir,

24th June 1782

The Boots which came to me through your Brother Colo. Webb, & which I now return by Colo. Trumbell, [is] too small for me. they are so tight in the Calf that I can scarce get them on, & are, I believe, too large in the small part of the leg.

Inclosed is a measure by which I should be glad to have a neat, & thin pair of draw boots (of Horse Leather) made. The sooner they could be sent to me, the better pleased I should be, as I am in immediate want.

The measure is taken very exact, & if understood & made by it, must fit me. Not knowing how much they can be made to draw, I have given the size of the small part of the Leg, altho’ I do not conceive it to be very necessary—Turned down Tops (like those sent) I should prefer—Be so good as to present my best respects, in which Mrs Washington joins, to your Lady. and believe me to be Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt Hble Servt

Go: Washington

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