Letter, from Marth Dandridge Custis to Robert Cary & Company, August 20, 1757

Martha Washington as feme sole

In this letter, Martha Dandridge Custis informs Robert Cary & Company, a London agent for the sale of Custis tobacco and the purchase of English consumer goods, of the death of her husband Daniel Parke Custis. Taking on her new role as head of household, the young widow Custis gives detailed instructions to the agent for the handling and sale of various consignments of tobacco (image courtesy of Virginia Historical Society).

Martha Washington

1757-08-20

eng

Letters from Martha Dandridge Custis to Robert Cary & Company, August 20, 1757. Custis Family Papers, Mss1C9698 a. Virginia Historical Society.