Martha Washington's 1760 letter bought by Library of Congress for $47,500
The Library of Congress has acquired a personal 1760 letter written by Martha Washington. In it, she recounts her daughter's recovery and offers a glimpse into her experience of motherhood. The letter was addressed to Margaret Green. It is the first handwritten item by Martha Washington held in the library's collection. Its purchase highlights the important contributions of women in colonial America, complementing the library's existing letters from Mary Todd Lincoln.
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