Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1
Abstract:
Letter to her son at Mr. Hallowells in Alexandria: Considerable discussion about the disposition of slaves -- e.g., "With regard to Jesse, I know he is a good and valuable servant, but his wife being off the place and Jane's anxiety to purchase him, together with his age for we cannot calculate on his services many years longer, made me willing to let her have him. ... Your Uncle Bushrod sold ... lately at $650. I think Bushrod's policy seems to get rid of his own servants, which he can do, as his wife has a good many..."
Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA 24450
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