Letter, James P. Power to Daniel Parke Custis

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1749.04.00
Creator:
Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly."--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto "Honi Soit qui mal y pense," and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as "J. Power." Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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