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Mrs Willis presents her most respectfull complements to the President an Lady and begs there acceptance of four glasses of Virgia honey. She has not a doubt of that article being plenty in the State of New York but perhaps not wrought in the same…

August 30, 1789
Monday noon

Mrs Washington presents her compliments to Mrs. Hamilton and if she is disengaged this Evening will do herself the pleasure to visit…

(Summer 1789)

Nelly shall begin Musick next week - she has made two or three attempts to write you; but has never finished a letter - she is a little wild creature and spends her time at the window looking at carriages &c passing by…

...... I wish you to take a prayer book yourself and give one to Hariot the other two to be given to Betty & Patty Custis - I am pleased to hear that the domestic concerns goe on well - sickness is to be expected and Chariot will lay herself up…

Madam

I waited on you with Mrs. Biddle but not finding you within, beg leave to offer you our Services if we can be of any use while you are in town and if you should choose to direct any persons to me for payment I have money of the…

My Dear John                                  Mount Vernon. April the 20th 1789

Madam                                                   Mount Vernon, Decr 8th 1788

You may readily conceive that I felt sensible for your situation - and that were it as much in my power as it is my desire I would contribute effectually to your relief - after having said this, I need only add, that as the general possesses the same good disposition towards you, - and writes on the subject himself, it is unnecessary for me to say more than that my best wishes attend you, - and that I am madam

Your most obed servt
M Washington

Mrs. Welsh
Mrs. Martha Washingtons Letter…

Mr Dr Madam Pamocra February 29th 1788

I received your answer to my Letter of the 25th of last month, in due time & safely. I have to thank you for its kind contents in behalf of my Mother & Family - The Genl's Letter inclosing…

My Dear Fanny                                 Mount Vernon February 25th 1788