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Start Over Names Hale, David, 1765-1837
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Martha Washington collection

1.25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from Martha Washington that have been acquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individual items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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Letter, from David Hale Box 5, Folder 1800.07.24

Sends her copy of a [oration] written by him at instigation of his fellow citizens on occasion of [Independence Day], in which he extolls virtues of Washington--offers her condolences on the sad event.

  1. To Martha Washington

Letter, to David Hale Box 2, Folder 1800.10.31

Acknowledges in Martha Washington's behalf receipt of his letter and the oration [he gave on Independence Day]--thanks him for expressions of sympathy.

  1. From Martha Washington

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