Letter, to Elizabeth Powel

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1797.07.14
Creator:
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

Martha Washington states her objections to the French man mentioned by Mrs. Powel for job of supervising household servants at Mount Vernon--saying that servants engaged in Philadelphia are too expensive, she affirms she must get one in Virginia--mention Mrs. Hair--the rumor of Nelly Custis's accident is groundless, and one of General's serious illness is based only on a slight cold he had in May--laments Mr. Robert Morris's situation and confinement [imprisoned for debt]--Mrs. Fitzhugh visited recently, and they are moving to Alexandria in October.

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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