Stephen Williamson to Martha Washington

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 05

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.

Language:

English .

Subjects:

Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Death and burial
Condolence notes
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802

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