Letter, Nathaniel West Dandridge to Ann Dandridge, 1785

Containers:
Box 9, Folder 1785.04.13
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as "N. W. Dandridge."

Language:
English.

Access and use

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