Letter, to Burwell Bassett, 1799 August 11
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
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841 (Recipient)
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Fugitive slaves -- Virginia Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
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Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
