Letter, Thomas Blackburn to Bushrod Washington, 1793

Containers:
Box 22, Folder 1793.02.26
Creator:
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects "our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as "T. Blackburn."

Language:
English.

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