Eleanor Love Selden Washington, Cave Farm, to John Augustine Washington III, 1853

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 16
Creator:
Washington, Eleanor Love Selden, 1824-1860
Scope and content:

Arrived at Cave Farm on Monday. Heard that "Mr. Alexander was so extravagant that if you were not careful, Cousin Hannah's property would all in short time go." Louisa looks forward to a child's party. Nelly requests vanilla.

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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