Letter, Burwell Bassett to George Augustine Washington

Containers:
Box 10, Folder 1785.11.13
Creator:
Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793 and Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands." --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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