Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Jane C. Blackburn Washington, 1841

Containers:
Box 64, Folder 1841.12.13
Creator:
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861 and Alexander, Anna Maria Washington, 1817-1850
Scope and content:

Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to "Dearest Mother" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
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Parent restrictions:
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