Letter, Christian Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington, 1795

Creator:
Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815 and Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn." Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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