This brown silk satin gown is the only gown from Martha Washington's wardrobe to survive intact. The gown is constructed of narrow brown satin-weave silk, likely of English manufacture, and dates from the…

My Dear Fanny                                 Philadelphia February the 3d 1793

Madam                                                                     (December 1792)

The tender feelings of humanity which generally governs people of your Rank in life, has lead me to apply to you on behalf of the Bearer (my wife). She lived for several years as attendant to the Countess of Orkney & Inchiquin (deceased). I have been bred to the Land Surveying Business, am a perfect Accomplant, and have a Letter of Thomas Lea, Esqr recommendatory - We are from Europe several months - have sufficient Vouchers of our Proper conduct there. I have endeavoured to secure myself employment in Philadelphia, but am disappointed in every Application. I humbly Sollicit yr Excellency to interest yourself in behalf of yr Addressers by getting me any small employment to enable me to keep her from distress. I am with the most profound Respect

Yr Excellency's most Hble
Obedt Servt
George Bateman…

My Dear Fanny                             Philadelphia December the 3d 1792

Your letter of the 23d…

Honored Madam,                                      New York 30th…

Madame

Besides the generality of gentilmen all the Ladyes on Oland are ravished at the sight of my model that rappresent General Washington, what dignity they sais what (illegible) shows in his mind. happy must be the Lady that possesses…

My Dear Fanny -                                   Philadelphia July the 1st 1792…