Letter, Fanny Bassett Washington to George Augustine Washington

Containers:
Box 8, Folder 1783.09.01
Creator:
Lear, Frances "Fanny" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796 and Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together." Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly "1st Sept. 1784"

Language:
English .

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