Since I began this letter I have been informed that good India Nankeens are selling at Dumfries (not far from me) at 7/6 a pc this Curr F——. But if my memory has not failed me, I used to import them before the war for about 5S sterl. If so, though 50 per cent is a small advance upon India Goods through a British channel (and the duties and accumulated charges thereon) yet quaere? would not 7/6 be a high price for Nankeens brought immediately from India, exempted from _such_ duties and charges? If this is a conjecture founded in fairness, it will give my ideas of the prices of the articles from that country and be a government for your conduct therein, at or before the day appointed for the public Vendue. With the highest esteem and regard I am Dr Sir, Yr affect friend and Obedt Serv’t G. WASHINGTON. Invoice of Goods to be purchased by Tench Tilghman Esqr on account of Geo Washington agreeable to the letter accompanying this of equal date. A sett of the best Nankin Table China Ditto—best Evening Cups & Saucers [1] A sett of _large_ blue & white China Dishes say half a dozen more or less [1] 1 Doz. _small_ bowls blue & white [1] 6 Wash hand Guglets & Basons 6 Large Mugs or 3 mugs & 3 jugs A Quart^r Chest best Hyson Tea A Leagure of Battavia Arrack if a Leagure is not large. About 13 yards of good blu: Paduasoy A ps of fine muslin plain [1] 1 ps of Silk Handkerchiefs 12 ps of the Best Nankeens 18 ps of the second quality or coursest kind for servants. G. WASHINGTON. 17th Augst 1785. Footnote 1: With the badge of the society of the Cincinnati if to be had. The sentimental and high-flown announcement in the _Baltimore Advertiser_ of the arrival of the vessel referred to by Washington reads thus: “On Tuesday evening last arrived here, directly from China, the ship Pallas commanded by its owner Capt. O’Donnell. She has on board a most valuable Cargo consisting of an extensive Variety of Teas, China, Silks, Satins, Nankeens, &c., &c. We are extremely happy to find the Commercial Reputation of this Town so far increased as to attract the attention of Gentlemen who are engaged in carrying on this distant but beneficial Trade. It is no unpleasing Sight to see the Crew of this Ship, Chinese, Malays, Japanese and Moors with a few Europeans, all habited according to the different Countries to which they belong, and employed together as Brethren; it is thus Commerce binds and unites all the Nations of the Globe with a golden Chain.” The advertisement of the auction sale is also given: