Letter, Elizabeth Powel to Bushrod Washington

Containers:

Box 32, Folder 1799.04.28

Creator:

Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830 and Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says "I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice." -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions "your excellent Mother's" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eliz. Powel."

Names:

Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829

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