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Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 March 15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1795.03.15
Identifier: RM-490-F; MS-4000

Scope and Contents

On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1795 March 15

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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