"One pair of shoes, one dress":Mrs. Johnson requests that Fr. Fenwick outfit a woman he sold, Oct. 1830

To Mr. George Fenwick

George Town College

                        Sir.

                             As my Husband has purchased your servant Harriet, paid and received your Bill of Sale with receipt, I deem it proper to intimate to you that Harriet is entirely without a change of apparel and informs me, that since her mistress (your departed Mother) died, she has only had one pair of shoes, one dress, and two necessary under garments. As it will be an additional expense on us to fit her out comfortable, for the approaching inclement season I rely on your generosity and Philanthropy to give her what you deem proper in consistence with an established custom.

                        With Sentiments of high respect, and wishes for your present and future happiness.

I am your obed.^t Serv.^t

Ariana J. Johnston

Geo Town DC
Oct. 15^th 1830                   An answer is requested

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To
Mr. George Fenwick
George Town College
DC