Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 17, March 1 1781-August 31 1781
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Daniel Carroll to To: Thomas Sim Lee


My Dear sir,
Philadelphia March 12th. 1781

   [I have] receiv'd by Post both your favors of the 9th. One inclosed a sum of money as underneath, which falls short 200 Dollars of what is mentiond-Pray be so Kind as to particularize the denominations of the several Bills you may herafter send.

   I shall forward the articles I have, or shall procure for you by Col Forrests man, who will return with Capt Stoddard as soon as he can finish his business at this place. The Large Bearskin Portmantau which I have to send down will carry them safe from bad weather.

   Forrest left me in Lodge Alley where I still remain. I am determind to leave it as soon as I can & to make a tryal of House keeping for some time. I have been told it wou'd be cheaper. I am sure it will be more agreable & what is of no small consequence, my time will be more at my command. The Sale of the wine began this day, the first quality is reserv'd until Thursday. Before I receivd


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yours I had determind to secure a quartercask for you-Col Biddle the Marshall told me it shou'd be done-if circumstances will allow to make it a hhd or Pipe that Shall be done. Let me have yr directions about forwarding it. At present I suppose you wou'd chuse to have it casd, & forwarded by the Head of Elk to the care of Col Hollingsworth. This wine cost £30 stg per the Invoice, & is calld the Best old wine. Mr. Hanson joins me in a Letter.(1) I will only add to you that my finances are very low, & that I cannot take any measures for living in a manner I think I ought to do until I receive a supply.

   Present me to yr Lady. My sincere wishes for the happiness of you & yrs [...] you. I am Dear Sir with great esteem, Yr. Mo affectionate hble Ser. Daniel Carroll

   P.S. The man comes in [...] two pr of Silk Stockings.

   
12-60-720
7-80-560
3-70-210
1-65-65
1-60-60
1-50-50
1-40-40
9-20-180
    1885 Dollars rcd


Note: RC (MdHi: Lee, Horsey, and Carroll Papers deposit, 1985).

1 See Maryland Delegates to Lee, March 13, 1781.