Letter, Richard Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1802 March 25
Item — Box: 37, Folder: 1802.03.25
Identifier: W-1310/B.76
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of "this accursed Country"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance "cannot bear the appearance of Happiness"--longs to be with her and "my dear Boy" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed "Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads," watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "R. S. Blackburn."
Dates
- 1802 March 25
Creator
- Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829 (Recipient, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Box: English
Creator
- Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
