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A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for "I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- "it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and "I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death." -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand "Death of Gen. Washington mentioned," Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by "Daniel," watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the "little Matter between us" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and "yourself" for spice mortar and "skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed "by Peter," laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--"your nephew" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed "Favor Mr. [Tracey ?"]. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd." Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her "sweet boy"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked "Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.," laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--"my sweet little cherub" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "S. Craufurd."

Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as "Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].