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Letter, Julia Ann Blackburn Washington to Polly Blackburn, 1793

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 1793.00.00
Identifier: W-1310/B.34

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Ann Washington."

Dates

  • 1793

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Box: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository

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