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Carter Braxton, to "Madam" (Mrs. Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell, in Bull Run, Prince William County, Virginia), 1781 December 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id110886

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Plans to settle his "nephew's" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].

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  • Creation: 1781 December 8

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English

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From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

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