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Start Over Creator Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875 Names Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875

Letter, Tappan Wentworth to John S. Burleigh, 1833 Box 57, Folder 1833.03.12

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.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 57, 1833/1834

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