William Herbert, Alexandria, Virginia, to "Madam" (Mrs. Mary Prescott)

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 4
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the "lockett" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the "segars" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the "pins and paper", which is less than she thought; his daughter "Peggy" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.

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