Letter, to Fanny Bassett Washington, 1791 April 19
Scope and Contents
In this letter Martha asks Fanny to send with Austin, her servant, several muslin borders which Charlot was to hem. Also, Martha insists that "you must let me know if you are in a certain way and when the event will happen,..." Expects to be home "about the first of August" and wonders "... is B[etty] Lewis married -".
Dates
- Creation: 1791 April 19
Creator
- Washington, Martha, 1731-1802 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Lear, Frances "Fanny" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796 (Recipient, Person)
- Austin, 1757?-1794 (Person)
- Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress) (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600