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Worthy Partner: The Papers of Martha Washington

By: Joseph E. Fields; Martha Washington | Book details

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To Mrs. Ann Welsh

Madam Mount Vernon, Decr 8th 1788

You may readily conceive that I felt sensible for your situation - and that were it as much in my power as it is my desire I would contribute effectually to your relief - after having said this, I need only add, that as the general possesses the same good disposition towards you, - and writes on the subject himself, it is unnecessary for me to say more than that my best wishes attend you, - and that I am madam 1

Your most obed servt
M Washington

Mrs. Welsh Mrs. Martha Washingtons Letter

ALS, MiU-C.

1.
Mrs. Ann Welsh, a resident of Connecticut, wrote General Washington requesting his aid in obtaining the commutation notes due her as a result of the loss of her husband and brother during the Revolution. Both were officers and were her sole support. See: Ann Welsh to GW, November 12, 1788; GW to Ann Welsh, December 8, 1788. DLC:GW.

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