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Letter, to Burwell Bassett, 1799 August 11

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 1799.08.11
Identifier: A-301.75

Scope and Contents

Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything “unpleasant, or troublesome” to bring her back.

Dates

  • 1799 August 11

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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