Anne Blair, Hampton, Virginia, to Mrs. Mary (Blair) Braxton, "Newington," King and Queen County, Virginia, circa 1768
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since "the first day of the Court" which "is now more gay than the Metropolis"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between "Betcy" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing "a husband excepted" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1768
Creator
- From the Collection: Blair family (Family)
- From the Collection: Banister, Anne Blair (Person)
- From the Collection: Bannister family (Family)
- From the Collection: Braxton family (Family)
- From the Collection: Horner family (Family)
- From the Collection: Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell (Person)
- From the Collection: Whiting family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository