Letter, John Augustine Washington to George Corbin Washington

Containers:

Box 55, Folder 1831.03.04

Creator:

Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832 and Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854

Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as "John A. Washington." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked "Alexa Ca. Mar. 4," marked"Free."

Names:

Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832
Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854

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