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Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Title Wit, Mirth & Spleen: Washington's Nurse at 161
Issue Volume 36, Number 01, (CWJ, Winter 2014)
Description Bizarre tale of an aged slave, purchased in 1835 by P.T. Barnum who launched his showman's career by promoting her as once belonging to Augustine Washington and being the first president's nursemaid. Entire Issue of "Colonial Williamsburg Journal" is available as a pdf.
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Pages 82