Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1839.04.01
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855
Extent:
4 pages
Scope and content:

Letter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
1 bifolium sheet
Dimensions:
20 x 25 cm

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
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