Letter, Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1847

Containers:
Box 68, Folder 1847.12.27
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855
Scope and content:

Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by "Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty."

Jane writes, "I saw no white face on Christmas day." She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. "They conducted themselves very soberly & orderly." Old Jenny thanked her for the "fine dinner." Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.

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
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