The letter which I have written to his Brother on the subject, is under this cover and open for your perusal. He is arrived at such an age and size now as to be a fitter subject to be reasoned with than to receive corporal punishment. As my primary object in placing these boys with you last, was that they (at least George**) should be treated more on the footing of Friendship, and as companions, than as mere School-boys. This I hoped would draw George’s attention to objects, and conversations, that would improve, and might contribute in a degree to wean him from boyish amusements, the influence of which would extend to Lawrence.

Necessary and decent Clothes they shall have no cause to complain for the want of; and if you, Sir, once a month, or oftener, would be so obliging as to inspect them, and let me know what they need I will take care that they shall be provided. A line from one of them, lodged at the Post, signifying their desire of sending things to my Taylor to repair will induce the occasional call of a servant who may be sent to Town on other business. With esteem, I am, Sir Yrs &c.

G:^o Washington