Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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    Alexander Macaulay letter to his uncle, Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) regarding the destruction of crops; the health of family members; and the war between France and England. Macaulay also writes about the visit of Raphaelle Peale to Virginia and his process of making silhouettes with the physiognotrace. Macaulay also notes the prices charged and explains how his uncle should mount the silhouette of himself which he has enclosed. Macaulay writes further that Peale has left for Williamsburg and will probably proceed to Richmond.
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