Anne Blair, Hampton, Virginia, to Mrs. Mary (Blair) Braxton, "Newington," King and Queen County, Virginia
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Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since "the first day of the Court" which "is now more gay than the Metropolis"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between "Betcy" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing "a husband excepted" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.
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