Letter, Edward Everett to John Augustine Washington III, 1859
- Containers:
- Box 5
- Scope and content:
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Will be writing an article for Encyclopedia Britannica and is "desirous of stating the facts relative to the emancipation of the Genl's slaves." Also wants to know whether Mrs. Washington left a will and whether she freed her slaves in it.
- Language:
- English.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.