Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 1839.11.15

Creator:

Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. 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

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