Letter, to John Alton, 1759 April 5

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1759.04.05

Identifier: W-416

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Letter : to John Alton, Mount Vernon, 5 April 1759.

Scope and Contents

Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and "prepare in the best manner you can for our coming." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, "Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat."

Dates

Creation: 1759 April 5

Creator

Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Creator, Person)

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