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David A. Windsor to John Augustine Washington III and Messers William Hooper & Son, 1857 Box 4, Folder 1857.05.26

A.L.S. White House. Gives his legal opinion as to a dispute among them. First the fact that the seine was not received by Mr. Washington at the appointed time, necessitating many difficulties. Second, the Hoopers did not receive the required loom but are entitled to some compensation for work done. His judgment is for $275 for Mr. Washington.

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

D. Burroughs to John Augustine Washington III, 1858 Box 21

A.L.S. Richmond. Re: Virginia's refusal to buy tomb of GW. (note back of letter "written by D. Burroughs in behalf of Miss C. when she was too ill to write herself but not used on her recovery.") ER-3, p. 121

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1858

Devereux and Co. to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 39

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re sketches being made of house and grounds. Because of so many inaccurate engravings of MV published in N.Y., Regent asks J.A.W. to allow no sketch or drawing to be made in future without her consent. Wishes illustrations to be competently done and exclusively for publication Assn. designated. ER-9, p. 63

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1859

Diary of John Augustine Washington, 1856/1857 1 Volumes Box 107, Shelf Closed Stacks

The first entry in the diary is a 3 page "List of negros", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts

Draft letter from John Augustine Washington III to Miss B. Cower, 1855 2 pages Box 5, Folder 1855

Draft letter from John Augustine Washington III to Miss B. Cower, previously a governess to Washington's children. Washington denies Miss Cower's claims that he had disparaged her to a Mr. Willis and refuses to agree to Miss Cower's request that he interview his children about her abilities as an instructress. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

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  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

Draft letter from John Augustine Washington III to Washington heirs, 1848 Box 1

Discussion of the Hammond suit and payments still owed to various creditors, to be paid by all the legatees of General Washington's estate. Most dollar figures are left blank to be filled in later. Prompt payment by all legatees is required.

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  2. John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) collection, 1834/1957

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