Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 March 8
Scope and Contents
Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.
Dates
- Creation: 1795 March 8
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Pearce, William (Farm manager) (Recipient, Person)
- Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner) (Person)
- Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm) (Person)
- Jasper, Dick, active 1786- (Person)
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