Letter, Richard Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington

Containers:

Box 37, Folder 1802.03.25

Creator:

Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of "this accursed Country"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance "cannot bear the appearance of Happiness"--longs to be with her and "my dear Boy" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed "Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads," watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "R. S. Blackburn."

Names:

Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829

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