Letter, to Elizabeth Hamilton

Containers:
Box OV, Folder 1793.00.00
Creator:
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

In 1793 Alexander Hamilton was battling yellow fever and his friends, George and Martha Washington among them, were concerned for his health. In this letter, Martha Washington sends her prayers for his recovery and reminds Elizabeth Hamilton to take good care of herself because her family needs her. While this letter is undated, it has been attributed to 1793 because this date corresponds to Hamilton's illness and the Washingtons leave Philadelphia by September 1793. It reasonable to refine the date to be likely September 9, 1793. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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