Letter, Thomas Blackburn Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:
Box 73, Folder 1854.04.21
Creator:
Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854
Scope and content:

Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions "My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon "… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…"

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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