Copy of thank you letter, Peleg Wadsworth to Tobias Lear, 1800

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Description

Peleg Wadsworth (1748-1829) wrote to Tobias Lear, Martha Washington's secretary, thanking him and Mrs. Washington for the generous gift to his daughter, Elizabeth, of a lock of George Washington's hair.

View/Add Comments

Transcription

Item has a transcription view a full transcription


About This Item

  • Title: Copy of thank you letter, Peleg Wadsworth to Tobias Lear, 1800
  • Creator: Peleg Wadsworth
  • Creation Date: 1800-04-12
  • Subject Date: 1800-04-12
  • Locations:
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Mount Vernon, VA
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. S-1247, Misc. Box 5/5
  • Collection: Elizabeth Wadsworth correspondence
  • Object Type: Text

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

People


For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website

Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.

How to cite content on this site


More to Consider


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.