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Letter, to William Pearce, 1794 July 27

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1794.07.27
Identifier: RM-490-F; MS-3969

Scope and Contents

Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.

Dates

  • Creation: 1794 July 27

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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