Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804

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A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. "... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ..."--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to...

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A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).

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Martha Washington acknowledges that she has received the cotton for spinning from the addressee. Also hopes to visit Mrs. Washington if the General can find time. Intends to send a weeping willow when the season is right. She also congratulates Mrs. Washington on the birth of another child.

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Document signed, 11 p.

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Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. "West" Ford, "Billey", "Betty", and "Venus" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.

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26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.