Dear Sir,
The Tob.o which Mrs Smith sent you is now wanting therefore must beg you will make preparation for paying it as soon as possible I will be glad if you would inform me when you think you can have it ready
I am Sir
respectfully Yours
Philip Lee
July 10th 1783
Robert Carter Esqr
Nomony
10th July 1783
Mr Philip Lee
Source: The Archives of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, Papers of the Lee Family, Box 6, M2009.063
Transcribed by Caitlin Connelly, 2016 June 2