Letter, Wakelin Welch to William Peacey, 1787

Containers:

Box 11, Folder 1787.01.23

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ..."--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "W. Welch."

Language:

English.

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