From Samuel George Washington
Jessamine County Ky Sept 19th 1823
Dear Sir.
This is to inform your Honour that I am now living in this County near the great road leading from Lexington to the mouth of Hickman Creek. That I am happily rescued from the clutches of Davis & his wife, and that they are justly hanged for their crime in stealing me away, and cutting open my head. The wound which I received in the head and arm are healed and I am at this time fat and well and weigh 164 lbs. Remember me to my mother Sisters and brothers, and send for me as soon as possible, that I may come and receive the money & negroes which you have for me. I have had strong notions of marriage with Mary Nabb but have now determined that I will spite her by not marrying her. and that I will marry no lady until I receive my fortune— Pray write next week and let me know how your Judgeship is coming on, and do not fail to inform how much specie you are saying for me. I am dear Uncle & Judge your most affectionate and living nephew
Samuel G. Washington
Source Note
ALS, NHi: Bushrod Washington Papers Collection. The author first addressed the letter to BW at the City of Washington, but the letter was forwarded several times. The cover was dated in Nicholasville Ky. on 21 Sept, in Washington City on 4 Oct., in Fort Washington on 6 Oct., and Alexandria, Va. on 7 October. Then it was forwarded to Fort City of Washington, Alexandria, and Maryland, but all of these were later crossed out. The only city address not crossed out on the cover is Philadelphia. BW noted on the cover "From some impertinent fellow assuming the name of Sam. G. Washington."
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