Letter, Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington, 1789

Containers:
Box 14, Folder 1789.06.21
Creator:
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829 and Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ... Name on original manuscript appears as "B. Washington."

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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