To George Washington from John Bondfield, 1 August 1782

Sir	Bordeaux 1 Aug. 1782

Having a Vessel going to Philadelphia which is an occurence rare with us I have orderd Six Cases of Claret containing thirty Bottles each to be marked for your Excellency on a presumption that Good genuine Wine of this growth will meet a welcome reception. I write Messieurs Meredith & Clymer to whom the Vessel goes consigned to hold the same at your disposal and have transmitted them a memorandum of the Cost and Charges, amounting to Six hundred Twenty One Livres.

Accept most worthy Sir my most Ardent Wishes for your Health. I have the Honor to be with due Respect Sir Your most Obedient Humble Servant

John Bondfield

Commercial Agent at Bordeaux

6 Cases Medoc Wine 30 bottles each
	together 180 bottles 36s.			324
	freight paid		18 per case	108
	Insurance on £630		30 per %	189
		3 Livres 9 sous or 3/ [] a bottle		£621

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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