Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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*WORK FOR CARPENTERS

  •    1st. To do all that is required at the Distillery before they
    quit it, that there may be no further call for their services
    at that place.


  •    2d. To cover (with Shingles) the fowl houses at the Mansion,
    making them tight and secure.


  •    3d. Next, complete the contemplated waste in the Mill
    Race, that the latter may not by giving way in the manner
    it does interrupt the work of the Mill, and call so
    frequently for labourers to repair the breaches.


  •    4th. When these are done, to go to River farm and complete
    the Stables. the other Sheds, the brick work of which
    is already done.


  •    5th. After the Sheds above mentioned are completed, then
    erect others in the manner which has been concluded
    on, for the Cattle and Sheep. Beginning with those for
    the former, West [of] the Barn.


  •    6th. When, the Work at River farm commences, let the old
    Barn be taken down very [care]fully, and the Shingles
    scantling and nails to the utmost extent they will go, be
    used before any New materials are provided.


  •    7th If these several matters should be executed before any
    other directions are given the Post and Rail, or Planked
    fencing about the Mansion house may be repaired, or
    any thing else, which shall appear to require their labour
    more.