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George Mason to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 4, Folder 1859.00.00

A.L.S. Writes about the issue of county taxes which have become exceedingly high, mainly to pay for road construction. Found out that one group was destroying his trees and running a new road through his land to take business away from the turnpike.

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

Hannah Lee Washington Alexander to John Augustine Washington III, 1842 Box 2, Folder 1842.05.03

Hannah Lee Washington Alexander, Prospect Hill, to John Augustine Washington III, Mount Vernon. Hannah wishes Augustine a happy 21st birthday. Urges religious faith to gain lasting happiness. Gives family news.

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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

H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III, 1851 2 pages Box 4, Folder 1851.02.04

Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he thanks Washington for facilitating the sale of an enslaved man named Henry. He discusses the signed bond and two named parties, Eli Gray and a man named Otterback. Harrison dicusses his new tenant, Ball, at Dry Hollow Farm. 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

Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861 5.7 Linear Feet 4 manuscript boxes

Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855

The bulk of this collection is made up of letters from Jane Charlotte Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III. Also included are letters to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, a few letters to or from John Augustine Washington III to various individuals, several letters from George Mason of Hollin Hall (1797-1870) to John Augustine Washington III, letters by Lackland and Alexander family members (relatives of the Washingtons) and three receipts. The subject matter of most letters is family or personal affairs and Mount Vernon business with some discussion of the enslaved people owned by the Washingtons. Inclusive dates are 1837 to 1861.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III Box 4, Folder undated 004

A.L.S. To Mount Vernon. Describes her feelings at the recent losses of children and Noblet. Tells of much sickness in the area. "Old Jenny's was by far the severest case, one which Dr. C. intirely dispaired of. She is recovering which we are thankful for, tho' old and feeble, she is good and pious, and has considerable influence with her children and fellow servants."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III Box 4, Folder undated 006

A.L.S. Discusses a recently recorded deed. Describes health concerns of her sister. Bad weather is affecting planting. At end of letter: "Matilda, your woman at Harewood has had an infant and lost it. It died after suffering greatly from fits. Dr. Cordell attended it."

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

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