Letter, from Lund Washington, 1778

Containers:

Box 19, Folder 1778.04.22

Creator:

Washington, Lund, 1737-1796

Scope and content:

Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars &c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ..."--ship "George Washington" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd & clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ..."--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.

Language:

English.

Subjects:

Farm management
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, Lund, 1737-1796

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