Letter, to Elizabeth Dandridge Henley, 1797

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1797.08.20
Creator:
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

Fanny [Henley] arrived safely at Mt. Vernon--must act as her own housekeeper--cook Hercules left, so at a loss for a cook--sorry ague and fever have attacked her already--sickly at [Mt. Vernon]--Nelly [Custis] has been indisposed--Washington Custis at school at Princeton College and is much grown--granddaughters in city [Martha Peter & Eliza Law] both have little girls--she and General in tolerable health--wishes to see [Elizabeth]--"Fanny is I hope very happy here she and Nelly is to go to the city to see Mrs. Law and Mrs. Peter.".

Language:
English.

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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