Letter, from Lund Washington

Containers:

Box 19, Folder 1778.03.11

Creator:

Washington, Lund, 1737-1796

Scope and content:

Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.

Language:

English .

Subjects:

Enslaved persons
Farm management
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, Lund, 1737-1796

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