To Mary Blair Braxton Burwell Prescott, 5 Feb. 1797

To Mary Blair Braxton Burwell Prescott

Richmond Feby 5. [17]97

Madam

     I recieved the letter which you did me the honor to write and now enclose You a Copy of Gills Bill, which is this moment recieved. You will please get some professional Gentleman to draw your answer, which together with the Copy now enclosed send me as soon as possible.

     You may rely upon my best exertions being used for your interest‑ I have the honor to be Madam Yr mo. ob. Servt

Source Note

AL[S] (microfilm), ViW. The signature has been cut away. BW addressed the cover to "Mrs Mary Prescot Enfield Loudoun County," the letter to be sent "Via Leesburg." Calculations on the cover add up to "4510 Acres." Another notation on the verso reads, "Papers for Mr Harrison."

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