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“The 3d. of March which is fast approaching, will put an end to my political career; and I shall have another to commence through mud and mire, to reach more tranquil scenes at Mount Vernon.”
To Matthias Slough
Philadelphia, 6 February 1797
Dear Sir,
The 3d. of March which is fast approaching, will put an end to my political career; and I shall have another to commence through mud and mire, to reach more tranquil scenes at Mount Vernon. This I shall do without delay, or attempt it at least, be the roads in what condition they may, at that time.
To enable me to accomplish this journey, with such baggage as I do not incline to risk by water, I shall want a pair of strong horses that are true and steady to the draught for a Waggon, lighter than a Coachee, to carry some trunks (not heavy) at the rate we shall travel, which must be slow.
Would you oblige me so far as to make this purchase, and to have the horses in this City by the first day of March? I should prefer Mares, and wish them to match in (any) colour. They ought not to exceed Six, or at any rate seven years old next spring, nor ought they to be under fifteen hands high. As they will be put to the Plough, or Waggon, after I get them home. I should prefer cheapness to appearance; and the reason why I mention Mares instead of Geldings, is, that Mules may be bred from them afterwards, but I must take either.
Be so good as to let me know, without delay, whether I can, or cannot place certain dependence on you for the purchase, and having them here by the time before mentioned. The money shall be paid on delivery; or if required, shall be sent to you before, for the purpose of instant payment.
I will offer no apology for giving you this trouble, because I persuade myself you are disposed to serve me in it. With esteem I am Dear Sir Your obedt Servt
G:o Washington
PS. Let me request the favour of you to have the steadiness of the horses to the draught proved, before they are sent here; for to be plagued with them on the road would be dreadful.
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