Letter, Bushrod Washington, Jr. to Edward Burd, undated no. 79 (September 14)

Item — Box: 83, Folder: undated no. 79

Identifier: A-660

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Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for "upper country," so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Washington."

Dates

undated no. 79 (September 14)

Creator

Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830 (Person)
Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848 (Recipient, Person)

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