W. Alexander to Andrew Clow & Company, 18 Mar 1792

Richmond 18 March 1792 Messrs Andrew Clow & Co Philadelphia Gentm I have been sometime expecting to hear from you with a note of your expedition by Major Crogham to Fort Pit for the use of my Con- I will be glad to hear that it went- the cost & charges that I may reimburse you I see by the newspaper you have got a barge of groceries from Spain- Please send me two Boxes of you best raisins a Jar or two of Figs- a bag or small Cask of almonds- without the shell if you have them, otherways with it- If you wish any connection with our Grocers, they are all Safe & I can recommend you to them- McNair, Russell, Gallego & James Poper, they are largely concerned in all your articles- Your old wine was pretty well liked here- & I have since got 3 Casks of the Same a little Cheaper- If you have very good port that is reasonable- I am tempted to take a hogshead of it- I can now always get Bank notes if you prefer them to drawing- Le me know when & what I owe you- If I can show you here command me who wt regard Gent Your most obt sevt W. Alexander