Geo. Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1791 January 17

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id179587

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Explains goods sent; refers to "preservation from the destruction" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaves ; describes the "Blunderbuss" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.

Dates

Creation: 1791 January 17

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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