Letter, from Elizabeth Powel

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1796.12.07
Creator:
Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830
Scope and content:

Powel sends Mrs. Washington a bottle of Martinique Noyan medicine which the latter had used for the colic--she suggests that "it would not be amiss if my good friend the President will take a glass on his return from the Congress"--Powel believes "he will be not a little agitated" after what may be his last appearance before them (giving his 8th Annual address to Congress).

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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