Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:

Box 9, Folder 1861.06.24

Creator:

Turner, Edward C. (Edward Carter), 1816-1891

Extent:

4 pages

Scope and content:

Letter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning the maintenance of his estate at Waveland while he's away with the army. Turner advises Washington that he should buy tobacco, candles, and tea for the enslaved people. The Union army has retreated from the local area. He makes a brief reference to a revolt among the enslaved at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 bifolium sheet and envelope

Dimensions:

20 x 13 cm

Subjects:

Slavery
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Turner, Edward C. (Edward Carter), 1816-1891
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

Places:

Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

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