Letter, to Elizabeth Powel

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1797.12.18
Creator:
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

Martha Washington writes that she hopes that Powel can make the trip to Mt. Vernon "when all things will be blooming hear in the Spring, except the proprietors of the Mansion"--expresses her concern over sickness in Philadelphia--Robert Morris's difficulties--Mrs. Marshall's return from Europe--Mrs. Bishop White's bad health--Mrs. Fitzhugh and family moved to Alexandria, but winter weather has prevented making a social call on them--George Washington "has entered into an engagement with Mr. Morris and several other gentlemen not to quit the theatre of this world before the year 1800, [and] it may be relied upon, that no breach of contract shall be laid to him on that account."--Nelly Custis has been indisposed with swelling in the face.

Language:
English .

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
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