Letter, to Burwell Bassett, July 18, 1780

Martha discusses travel from the Continental Army's winter quarters.

Martha Washington

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

Greenwood Press

7/18/1780

Joseph E. Fields, editor

Published version of manuscript document

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

Washington Headquarters Library, Department of the Interior, Morristown, N.J.

Dear Sir                                            Mount Vernon July the 18th 1780

When yours and my dear Fannys letters came to my hands - I was in expectation of leving Camp every week - I left the General about the Middle of June - the last I heard from him he was going up the North river - I got home on Fryday and find myself so much fatique with my ride that I shall not be able to come down to see you this summer and must request you to bring Fanny up - as soon as you can - I suffered so much last winter by going late that I have determined to go early in the fall before the Frost set in - if Fanny does not come soon she will have but a short time to stay with me - we were sorry that we did not see you at the Camp - there was not much pleasure thar the distress of the army and other difficultys thro I did not know the cause, the pore General was so unhappy that it distressed me exceedingly

I shall hope to see you soon after the assembly rises, with Fanny - please to give my love to her and the Boys who I should be very glad to see with you - my compliments to Mrs Dangerfield Mr & Mrs Davis and all Friends - I am dr Sir your affectionate friend & hmble sert

Martha Washington

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