Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 1839.10.23

Creator:

Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 bifolium sheet

Dimensions:

19 x 25 cm

Subjects:

Farm management
Correspondence

Names:

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

Places:

Audley (Va.)

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