Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 October 19

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Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 October 19

https://archives.mountvernon.org/repositories/3/archival_objects/4864

The digital entry for the second letter about Joe [Richardson] written by George Washington to William Pearce at The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington.

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George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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[Richardson], Joe (Postilion)

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Joe [Richardson] was enslaved, and was part of Martha Washington’s dower share of enslaved workers from the Custis estate. He worked as a postilion. Joe was married to Sall [Brass Richardson] owned by George Washington, who lived at River Farm. They had five children: Henry, Elijah, Dennis, Gutridge, and Polly....