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George R. H. Hughes to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 4 pages Box 8, Folder 1859.08.06

George R. H. Hughes writes to John Augustine Washington III about investments with the money from the sale of Mount Vernon. He tells Washington about The Foster Hotel in Chicago, a large brick five-story hotel for sale for $30,000. Autograph letter signed, 4 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

George R. H. Hughes to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 4 pages Box 8, Folder 1859.08.25

Hughes writes to John Augustine Washington III about The Foster Hotel in Chicago which is for sale. He provides details of the hotel including number of rooms, sizes of rooms, and how they could be renovatd. He also includes financail and mortgage information, including estimated monthly payments if John Augustine were to purchase the property. Autograph letter signed, 4 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

George Washington Lewis to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 1 pages Box 8, Folder 1859.12.08

Letter from George Washington Lewis to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit to Mount Vernon with his family. 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

Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 3 pages Box 8, Folder 1859.06.20

Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III, asking for an advance on the annuity she receives from the estate of Washington's father, John Augustine Washington II. Discusses additional family news. Autograph letter signed, 3 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

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Edward C. Turner, 1859 1 Sheets Box 76, Folder 1859.02.15

John A. Washington III writes to "Dear Ned" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with "Farmer" Jefferson in tow and "take him captive" and "pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness." Autograph letter, signed.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 76, 1858/1859

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1859 Box 76, Folder 1859.02.25

Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 76, 1858/1859

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