He was no exception to the rule, and from his papers we discover many purchases of wine.

One of the last bills of lading I have noticed among his papers is a bill for "Two pipes of fine old London particular Madeira Wine," shipped to him from the island of Madeira, September 20, 1799.

One wonders whether he got to toast "All our Friends" out of it before he died.
[Illustration: One of Washington's Tavern Bills] His sideboard and table were well equipped with glasses and silver wine coolers of the most expensive construction.

As in many other matters, his inventive bent turned in this direction.

Having noticed the confusion that often arose from the passing of the bottles about the table he designed when President a sort of silver caster capable of holding four bottles.