Leesburg Mar 13th 1854
My dear son Francis
I expect Mr. Wm. Sanders will get to C'ville with my
wagon etc., by the time you may get this, say Wednesday noon. I
hope he may get there in time, & all safe. What is Ed now about?
He writes so seldom, & I have made several enquiries to which I
cant get satisfactory answers. I wish to consult you upon a small
matter. We have been heretofore talking about getting furniture
in Alex.ia but thought that perhaps we might get a portion of
heavy things in C'ville. Will you take the trouble to make the enquiry.
We should want a sett of dining tables, called Extension,
say 4½ feet wide, & 11 to 12 feet long when extended. Ours here is
4 ft 2 in wide. We want a strong well made mahogany table, also
some other tables for rooms, breakfast, parlor etc., also bureaus
secretary, Book case, Lounge, Bedsteads etc etc. Get a list describing
the qualities & prices & send to me, wardrobes, wash stands
tubs etc etc. You will excuse me for putting you to this trouble,
but it may be done by getting a list as above & looking at the
articles to judge of the quality etc. In haste. Love to all.
Yrs truly
D. G. Smith
Write soon, we want to get on soon.
(List on the back in F. H. Smith's hand-writing)
| Walnut exten. tables |
25.00 |
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| Mahog. table with leaves 5 feet by 4 |
18.00 |
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| Small walnut table with leaves |
6.00 |
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| Sofa table marble top |
24.00 |
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| Mahog. bureau & glass |
28.00 |
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| Book case—-glass doors |
16.00 |
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| Lounge-cherry or walnut |
6.00 |
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| Common poplar Bedstead |
6.00 |
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| Single walnut Cottage |
8.00 |
Double |
13.00 |
| Double Mahog. Bedstead high posts |
40.00 |
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| Common Wardrobe |
16.00 |
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| Washstands |
4.50 |
Neat |
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