Letter, from Christian Scott Blackburn, September 26, 1775

Christian Scott Blackburn

Fields, Joseph E. 'Worthy Partner': The Papers of Martha Washington. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1994

Greenwood Press

1775-09-26

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Fields, Joseph E. 'Worthy Partner': The Papers of Martha Washington. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1994.

George Washington Papers, Library of Congress

(September 26, 1775)

Dear Madam                                                                 Westwood

I send the Bearer to inquire after Mrs. Custis's Health, who I hope is long before this recovered, & am sincerely sorry to hear of the loss she has sustained in the Death of her Daughter.

I flatter myself that you have enjoyed a perfect state of health since I had the pleasure to see you last. I shall be glad to know when you heard from the General last, who I hope was then very well.

I have been confined here, upwards of 3 weeks with a Fever, of which I have got the better so far as to be able to ride out; & shall I hope be able to return home in about a fortnight, when I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing yourself, Colo. Bassit & Lady, your Nieces, & Mr Custis at Rippon Lodge in your way down the Country

Believe me to be
Dear Madam
Your respectful humble
Servt
C. Blackburn

26th Septr
1775
To Mrs. Washington

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