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A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked "Favd. by Mr. Thomson," incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn." Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 2 pages. "Friday." Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 1 page. "Monday evening." Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.

A.L.S. 1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."

A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. Blackburn."