The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from John Dickenson to Mary Hamilton
Dickenson, John
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from John Dickenson to his wife Mary née Hamilton. He discusses general family news and the hiring of a new servant, whom Dickenson describes as a 'pretty looking young woman about 19'. The woman has had a good upbringing and has no complaint about living in the country. Dickenson has promised her a wage of 16 guineas if she stays with Hamilton a year. See also HAM/1/2/12.</p>