Autograph letter signed : Washington, [D.C.], to his son Frederic, 1818 Dec. 12.
Record ID:
361833
Accession number:
MA 3260.38
Credit:
Gift of Mrs. Seth Dennis, 1978.
Description:
1 item (3 p.) ; 24.4 cm
Notes:
Docketed.
Watermark: M & K N. York and two kissing birds.
Part of a collection of letters from Rufus and Mary King to their son Frederic Gore King. Letters are described in individual records; please see collection record for MA 3260 for more details.
Summary:
Referring to his son's "situation" and hoping that it turns out to be "a fortunate opportunity in reflection" and does not pass "without some improvement"; telling him to "persevere in the struggle ... to establish a reputation for decision of character"; accepting an offer made by Frederic; speaking of their "mutual duties," and noting that he "cannot be ... what [he] ought not to be."
Provenance:
Gertrude W. Dennis.
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