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Preferred Citation

Benjamin Harrison letter to Harrison Fitzhugh, 1793 Fubruary 24, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Jerry N. Showalter, Bookseller with funds from the John M. Presson Estate Fund in 2019.

Scope and Contents

One page letter encouraging Fitzhugh to take the job of building a portico for his friend, Mr. Dunbar in Williamsburg. Harrison also inquires about the health of Fitzhugh's wife and child and encourages him to visit his home at Brandon (plantation) as soon as time allows.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Construction contractor
• Jerry N. Showalter, Bookseller
• Porticoes