Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington, 7 June 1783

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Creator

Washington, Bushrod

Title

Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington, 7 June 1783

Description

Bushrod Washington writes to his mother, Hannah Washington, discussing his close relationship with Elizabeth Powel. This excerpt discusses Elizabeth's gift of a watch string, a tangible way of her "reproving him of his choice of cloaths."

Date

1783-06-07

Contributor

Snyder, Samantha

Bibliographic Citation

"Bushrod Washington to Hannah Bushrod Washington, 7 June 1783," George Washington National Masonic Memorial.

Spatial Coverage

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

recipient

Washington, Hannah Bushrod

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Watch String or Fob Image