Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1839.03.26
Creator:
Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866
Extent:
2 pages
Scope and content:

Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
1 sheet
Dimensions:
20 x 32 cm

Access and use

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