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Frances Montresor, Belle Isle near Harlem, New York to St. George Tucker, 1774 January 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: id221882

Scope and Contents

Mr. Montresor has bought this island and we are going to live here. The situation is beautiful, a good house, and farm of near a hundred and fifty acres. No weather prevents our crossing to the main, which takes only one or two minutes. Eight miles and half to town. The Governor's house at the fort burned down with all their furniture, clothes, jewels. The Governor and Mrs. Tryon and Miss Tryon were obliged to get out the windows. Papa has been in a very bad state of health. Please call on Lord Dunmore with Mr. Montresor's respect and mine. Let him know that his family have just arrived and are well. Many happy returns of this season.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774 January 2

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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