Letter, to Elizabeth Hamilton, [1793]
Scope and Contents
In 1793 Alexander Hamilton was battling yellow fever, along with George and Martha Washington. In this letter Martha sends her prayers to Elizabeth Hamilton for her husband's recovery and for her health. The letter is not dated, but it is attributed to 1793 because that was when Alexander Hamilton was ill.
Dates
- [1793]
Creator
- Washington, Martha, 1731-1802 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 -- Health
- Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854 (Recipient)
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
