Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, May 24, 1785

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Description

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote that he had previously forgotten to enclose the order for the Tobacco at Talmouth so he enclosed it with this letter. He hoped that his father, Nathaniel Harrison, had not offended Alexander with his strange was of joking. He discussed old age and friendship and mentioned introducing Alexander to his neighbor Allen, and their mutual friends Mr. Burton, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Peter.

Author/Creator

Benjamin Harrison (1742-1807)

Recipient

Alexander Donald

Creation Date

5-24-1785

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Brandon, VA

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 2, LHC Series 5

Recommended Citation

Harrison, Benjamin. Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, May 24, 1785. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1780s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/342

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Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University