Letter, to Elizabeth Powel

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1797.05.20
Creator:
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

This letter gives requisites for a servant needed at Mt. Vernon to look after and supervise household negroes--thanks Powel for continuing her enquiries to locate such a person--"To be trustworthy – careful of what is committed to him – sober and attentive are essential requisites in any large family, but more so among blacks – many of whom will impose when they can do it."--notes the postponement of the Powels' visit to Mt. Vernon until autumn--the best lots in the Federal city may be gone by then, building in the city progresses rapidly--Mr. Fitzhugh not moved to Alexandria yet--the Washington family enjoys good health.

Draft copy in George Washington's hand included in this folder.

Language:
English .
Other descriptive data:

A previous accession number in this record identified this item as A-417.36. However, the description and date matches the letter marked A-417.40 so it has been changed.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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