Letter, Betty Carter Bassett to Fanny Bassett Washington

Containers:
Box 25, Folder 1794.08.15
Creator:
Lear, Frances "Fanny" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "B. C. B." [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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