Letter, Tappan Wentworth to John S. Burleigh, 1833

Containers:

Box 57, Folder 1833.03.12

Creator:

Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil"--description of old and new tombs--" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed "Tap Wentworth," laminated, watermark.

Names:

Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875

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