Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Elizabeth Wadsworth (1779-1802) wrote to her father, Peleg Wadsworth (1748-1829) about her happiness of obtaining a lock of George Washington's hair from Mrs. Martha Washington, and her gratitude to own such a relic. This is one of a series of letters about the hair relic.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter from Elizabeth Wadsworth to her father, Peleg Wadsworth, 1800
- Creator: Elizabeth Wadsworth
- Creation Date: 1800-04-24
- Subject Date: 1800-04-24
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- First ladies
- Letters
- Presidents
- Wadsworth, Elizabeth, 1779-1802--Correspondence
- Wadsworth, Peleg, 1748-1829--Correspondence
- Washington, George, 1732-1799--Relics--Hair
- Washington, Martha, 1732-1801
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