Letter, Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington

Containers:

Box 8, Folder 1783.06.07

Creator:

Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

Extent:

1 Sheets

Scope and content:

Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, "it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia." It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.

Language:

English .

Custodial history:

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038

Physical facet:

1 paper folded, 4 pages of text

Dimensions:

21 x 33 cm

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829
Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804

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