Bassett Hall

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Stock #:569649
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Williamsburg
State: Virginia (VA)
County: Williamsburg (city)
Publisher: John A. Luttrell
Postmark: 1942 Sep-22
Postmark City: Chi. & Lou.
Postmark State: R.P.O.
Stamp: 1c
Philatelic Notes: R.P.O.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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This was the residence of the Hon. Burwell Bassett, nephew of Martha Washington. General Washington is believed to have been a frequent visitor here. It was here that Thomas Moore wrote his poem, "To the Firefly." The house and garden have been restored.

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