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Washington Letter and Myra Wilbur tale mingle reflections
A fragmented 18th century letter from George Washington to Col Bassett is discussed beside a lengthy reminiscence involving Myra Wilbur and Gilbert Gorham. The text blends historical satire with family drama, detailing social expectations, inheritance, and a betrothed couple navigating love, class, and reputation in colonial society.
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Washington
Coleonel Burwell Bassett
Eltham
Virginia
Col. Bassett
Anos Maria Dandridge
Martha Dandridge
Cost
Hassett
Mount Vernon
Sth
Erie
Mary
Gilbert
Jane
Myra
Lucie TerreRss Loberia
Lee GO
Bassett
Dudy
Philip Guibert Hamer- Nest
San
Coln Basset
Mme
de Stasi
Mistie
Pathe
Brussett
Dreas
Miss Gorham
Jady Diges
Jane Gorham
Eitham
Gilbert Gorham
Nan
Gorham
Uslure
Erie Leah
Fuor
Colansett
Magen
Rears
Napo
Gilden Leon
Lewis
Miss Wilbur
Ron
Sue
Tual
Omae
Gerkanl
Manda
Abe
Bouni
Jane -Sii
Peoene Ee
Gran Theas
Gomitan
Ray
Bether
Jane Lene
Edeed
Tesch
Gary Lieeeems
Ham
Merried
Myra Wilbur
Selene
Tosultith
Altvert
New York
S &T
Fernchair
Santi
Gillbert
Rayburn
Will
Dekdin