Letter, Christian Scott Blackburn to Julia Ann Blackburn Washington

Containers:
Box 84, Folder undated no. 106
Creator:
Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815 and Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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