John Augustine Washington III, Blakeley, to Louisa Fontaine Washington and Eleanor Love Selden Washington

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 15
Creator:
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

Mother is better. "I have been purchasing negroes—and am in negotiation for others…" Gives instructions for "grubbing and ploughing." Overseer position. Includes letter to daughter Louisa on same sheet regarding various cousins.

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:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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