Letter, George Augustine Washington to Fanny Bassett Washington

Containers:

Box 12, Folder 1788.02.22

Creator:

Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793 and Lear, Frances "Fanny" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as "Geo. A. Washington."

Language:

English .

Names:

Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793
Lear, Frances "Fanny" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796

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