Letter, to Burgess Ball, 1794 March 16

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 1794.03.16

Identifier: 2020-SC-012

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Letter, George Washington to Burgess Ball, 1794 March 16

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.

Dates

1794 March 16

Creator

Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)

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