Wool

Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood & Country Wool." Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men & women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. "Military Draught" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.

manufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.