Letter from W.D. Peck to Benjamin? Peck, 1789 November 6 Digital
Scope and Contents
Letter from W.D. Peck to his brother, possibly named Benjamin, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, dated November 6, 1789. Topics include the health of the family and a visit from George Washington the previous Saturday, part of Washington’s tour of New England from October 15 to November 13, 1789. “I had the honor to be introduced to him in the evening,” Peck writes.
Dates
- Creation: 1789 November 6
Researcher Access
Open for research.
Extent
1 cubic feet ( (3 document boxes, 1 oversize folder))Historical note on Washington's New England tour
George Washington embarked on a tour of New England from October 15 to November 13, 1789, visiting about 60 towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. He completed a tour of the southern states in 1791. One aim of Washington's travels was to generate support for the new federal government and the Constitution, which at the time of the New England trip had been ratified by only eleven states.
Creator
- From the Collection: Peck, William Dandridge, 1763-1822 (Person)
Repository Details
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