Letter, Anne Washington to John Augustine Washington, 1769 September 9
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto "Pro Patria"), bottom part of letter is missing.
Dates
- 1769 September 9
Creator
- Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
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