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David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, 1843 1 pages Box 2, Folder 1843.05.10

Letter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, informing him that it is useless to plough a certain tract of land as it is about to be sold. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III, 1835/1861

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Corner of Spruce and 8th Streets, Philadelphia, 1843 Box 5, Folder 1843.08.27

Nelly took Angela's children to meet father, Charles Conrad, on his way to Europe. He will be gone a year and left boys under her care. Saw Britannia Peter, now married to Capt. Kennan. Mary Custis Lee and 3 children at Fort Hamilton, where Robert Lee is in corps of engineers. 2 of the daughters with their grandmother [Mrs. Lee?]. Parke's eldest son Edward George Washington Butler is with her now. He is to be a student at George Town college. Angela's remains moved from Pass Christian in June and "I had the comfort to see them properly deposited near the Tomb of Washington where a monument and iron railing will be erected as soon as possible. The railing will enclose space enough to contain Mr. Conrad and our precious Boys".

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Corner of Spruce and 8th Streets, Philadelphia, 1843 Box 5, Folder 1843.12.09

Recalls days of her girlhood in Philadelphia. A clergyman's wife to open school near Parke's home, children can attend. Grandson [E.George Washington Butler] in school at George Town College. Seven grandsons here have colds. Letters from [Charles Conrad] now in Europe. Mary [Custis] Lee has new son. Britannia [Peter Kennan] has a daughter.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851

Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III, 1843 2 pages Box 2, Folder 1843.05.13

Letter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III, advising him about the rental of Exeter plantation, the property of the Selden family. He informs Washington that the enslaved people at Exeter are going to be appraised and sold, if Washington is interested in buying. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III, 1835/1861

H. T. Harrison to General George Rust, 1843 2 pages Box 12, Folder 1843.12.25

Letter from Henry T. Harrison to General George Rust, writing on behalf of John Augustine Washington III. Concerning Elizabeth Selden and her desire to sell her annuity to Washington. Auotgraph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.3. Family, 1797/1969

H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III, 1843 1 pages Box 2, Folder 1843.04.12

Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning Washington declining to take certain loans and his involvement in various chancery suits. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III, 1835/1861

Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1843 2 pages Box 2, Folder 1843.03.25

Letter from Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning family matters such as the recent death of Mr. Selden and a discussion about whether Washington should assume administration over the estate. An enslaved woman named Julia is sick. Includes her hope that West Ford will mail this letter today from Mount Vernon, with a postscript message from Ford to Washington about recovering a loan. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III, 1835/1861

John Augustine Washington III to Elizabeth Selden, 1843 3 pages Box 2, Folder 1843.05.12

Letter from John Augustine Washington III to Elizabeth Selden concerning a partial tenancy at Exeter plantation, property of the Selden family. Washington gives her advice concerning finances and the tenant agreement. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. John Augustine Washington III and family papers, 1789/1994
  3. Series 1. Correspondence, 1797/1969
  4. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III, 1835/1861

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