Richard B. Washington and Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 1838.09.23

Creator:

Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 bifolium sheet

Dimensions:

20 x 25 cm

Subjects:

Farm management
Enslaved persons
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

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