Draft letter from John Augustine Washington III to Miss B. Cower
- Containers:
- Box 5, Folder 1855
- Creator:
- Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Scope and content:
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Draft letter from John Augustine Washington III to Miss B. Cower, previously a governess to Washington's children. Washington denies Miss Cower's claims that he had disparaged her to a Mr. Willis and refuses to agree to Miss Cower's request that he interview his children about her abilities as an instructress. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.
- Language:
- English .
- Physical facet:
- 1 sheet
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 20 cm
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
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.