Letter, Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington, 1797 April 4
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--"She is the picture of two beloved angels"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "[ ] April 1797", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Washington." Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.
Dates
- 1797 April 4
Creator
- Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829 (Person)
- Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 60 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
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
