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She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Letter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.","Jane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","George William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Meriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","John G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Johnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.","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.","Caledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.","Judith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Letter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Chitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.","Mr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.","Letter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Bellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.","Letter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","White Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Baltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.","Letter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Baltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.","Waverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.","From Baltimore.","Tabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.","Baltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Letter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.","Blakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.","Letter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.","Baltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.","William purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.","Fairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.","Letter about the sale of farms.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","He has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.","Bentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.","Letter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Bentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.","Judith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.","Warwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.","Sends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.","Judith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.","To Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.","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.","Baltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","R. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Explains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.","Richmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.","Detroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"","Senate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.","Letter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page","Waverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Bushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.","Annapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.","To Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.","William thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.","Bryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","William thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"","Alexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.","John Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Fairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.","William is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.","William writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"","Alexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.","Wilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Eliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.","To Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Blakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.","William writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.","Hannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.","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.","Annapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.","Waverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.","Washington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.","Letter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","William wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.","William writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.","To Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.","Judith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.","Indianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.","Encloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.","Letter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.","Walnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"","Letter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Richmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.","Letter discussing legal matters.","Havre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.","Havre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.","Letter discussing financial matters.","Discusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.","Spring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.","William thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.","William urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.","Okeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.","Mason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.","Alexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Gives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.","William details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.","William writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.","Sends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.","William writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.","Baltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.","William writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.","Norfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.","Letter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Blackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.","R. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.","Letter discussing oxen and other cattle.","William has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"","William writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"","William tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"","Mount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.","Account of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.","Philadelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.","Describes planting methods in the fields.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Front Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.","William writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026 prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.","Charlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.","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.","William received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.","Accotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.","Judith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.","Hannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026 clothes.\"","Letter about breeding a mare.","Hannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.","Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.","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.","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.","Charlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.","Bollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.","William writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.","Judith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.","Accotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.","To Mount Vernon.","Judith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.","Alexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.","Alexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.","Waverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.","Charlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.","Alexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.","Letter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.","Beverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.","A letter about church matters.","Beverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.","To Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.","Accotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.","Jane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.","Waverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope","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.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Anna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.","Letter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.","Richwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.","To Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"","Will see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.","To Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.","Judith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.","To Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"","William wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.","Requests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026 poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.","Mason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.","Autograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.","With a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.","Turner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.","Letter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Aunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Autograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.","Acknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.","Encloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.","Regrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.","Hurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"","Bradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.","Dorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.","Dandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.","Dandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.","Stone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.","Dorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.","Writes about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.","Writing from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.","Lane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.","Bradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.","Writes criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.","Mrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.","Salley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.","Describes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.","Page writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.","Typescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.","Typescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.","Letter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.","Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Gunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.","Discusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.","Terry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.","Letter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.","Letter about the sale of manuscripts.","Seabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.","Typescript copy.","Typescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.","Letter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.","Letter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.","Typescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.","William discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.","Five typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","William writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.","Campbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.","Carter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.","Marshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.","Letter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.","Autograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.","Untitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.","One page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.","Autograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.","Letter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).","St. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"","One page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4","John Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.","Letter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Stuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. ","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Elizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.","Caleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.","Discusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.","George Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.","F. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.","Bella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.","Letter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Alexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.","Baltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.","Two letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Hollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.","Letter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.","Norfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.","Bogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.","Alexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.","A letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.","Alexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.","Spring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.","Annapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"","Letter regarding the delivery of deeds.","Boyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.","To Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.","Letter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.","Letter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.","Letter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.","A descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.","Discusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.","Letter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington","Typescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.","Typescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.","Correspondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.","Letter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"","Letters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.","Typescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.","Hook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.","Letter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.","Letter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.","Encloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.","A letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.","Letters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.","Caldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.","A letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.","A letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.","Letter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.","2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.","Letter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.","Letter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","Letter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.","A letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.","Letter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.","Letter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.","Concerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.","Letter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.","Letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.","Letter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.","Letter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.","Letters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.","Letter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.","Letter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.","Discusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.","Lloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.","To Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.","To Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.","Autograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.","Autograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.","A letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.","Autograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.","Mason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.","Letter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.","Letter regarding Fannie's will.","Letter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Recipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"","Sketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.","Autograph document signed.","Document signed John A. Washington.","Receipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.","Receipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.","2 invoices for blacksmith services.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Agreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.","Document, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.","For the purchase of household goods.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Receipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Granting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.","Typescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.","For the collection of books in Carter Library.","Carbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.","Sketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.","2 leaves of survey notes in different hands","Document suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.","Handwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.","Typescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"","3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.","Typescript document.","Typescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.","Typescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Clipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.","2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.","To reimburse the estate of General George Washington.","Printed copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. Typescript document, 3 pages.","Typescript blurb by Kate Brownlee Sherwood with manuscript corrections. A review of the book Washington, the Man and the Mason, by Charles A. Callahan.","Invitation to a commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the notification by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress of the election of George Washington as first President of the United States of America.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Autograph document in very fragile condition.","Typescript copy.","2 envelopes, 1 docketed \"copies of power of attorney \u0026 bonds sent to Chicago.\"","Taken by C. M. Bell of Washington, D.C. With genealogical notes on verso.","Two photograph copies of a painting of Louis XVI. One is in a sleeve titled 'Property of Mrs. Lawrence Washington'.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881","Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866","Alexander, William Fontaine, 1811-1862","Washington, Anne Madison, 1882-1966","Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861","Washington, Lawrence, 1854-1920","Washington, Patty Willis, 1880-1971","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Mitchell, Jim, 1795-1870","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Harrison, Henry Tazewell, 1796-1881","Mason, George, 1797-1870","Bassett, George Washington, 1800-1878","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854","Tabb, John Prosser","Alexander, Wilson Cary Selden, 1836-1859","Hughes, George R. H., 1832-1914","Herbert, Bushrod Washington, -1888","Turner, Edward C. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is organized in the following series and subseries:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1. Correspondence (Three subseries: John Augustine Washington III, Lawrence Washington, Washington Family)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2. 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"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III (1821-1861): John Augustine Washington III was the great-grand nephew of George Washington and the last private owner of Mount Vernon. The fourth of five children, he was born on May 3, 1821 to John Augustine Washington II and Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington. John Augustine spent his childhood at his parents' Blakeley plantation near present day Charles Town, West Virginia. After the deaths of Bushrod Washington and his wife Julia in 1829, the Mount Vernon estate became the possession of John Augustine Washington II. After John Augustine Washington II passed away in June 1832, the estate was left to his widow Jane Charlotte. John Augustine Washington III graduated from the University of Virginia in 1840, returning to Mount Vernon in September 1841 with a proposition to manage the estate for his mother. She agreed, loaning him twenty-two slaves and contracting his employment for five hundred dollars per year for seven years. Upon Jane Charlotte's death in 1855, as the oldest living male heir, John Augustine Washington III became the last owner private owner of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Augustine Washington III (1821-1861): John Augustine Washington III was the great-grand nephew of George Washington and the last private owner of Mount Vernon. The fourth of five children, he was born on May 3, 1821 to John Augustine Washington II and Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington. John Augustine spent his childhood at his parents' Blakeley plantation near present day Charles Town, West Virginia. After the deaths of Bushrod Washington and his wife Julia in 1829, the Mount Vernon estate became the possession of John Augustine Washington II. After John Augustine Washington II passed away in June 1832, the estate was left to his widow Jane Charlotte. John Augustine Washington III graduated from the University of Virginia in 1840, returning to Mount Vernon in September 1841 with a proposition to manage the estate for his mother. She agreed, loaning him twenty-two slaves and contracting his employment for five hundred dollars per year for seven years. Upon Jane Charlotte's death in 1855, as the oldest living male heir, John Augustine Washington III became the last owner private owner of Mount Vernon."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], John Augustine Washington III and family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], John Augustine Washington III and family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden Correspondence ; John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA) Collection\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["John Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden Correspondence ; John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA) Collection"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and other documents related to John Augustine Washington III and his family, especially his son, Lawrence, as well as his granddaughters, Anne and Patty. The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III tells his mother, Jane C. Washington, about a head injury he recently sustained via one of his classmates. He states that \"I do not think he did it intentionally. The name of the boy I do not know and if I did I would have no right to say.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about farm affairs, including the planting of wheat, rye, and oats, the arrival of guests at her home, Blakely, and critiques his spelling from previous letters. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington about her journey home from visiting her daughter and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander, and John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia. She also discusses affairs on the farms at Mount Vernon, mentioning two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, and whether or not they should stay at Mount Vernon or return to Blakely with her. Letter also includes a discussion about a man named Sambo. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, urging him to write back to her as soon as possible, confirming that he received the money he requested from her, as she had not heard from him in five weeks. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Augustine Washington III from his classmate at the University of Virginia, John B. Tabb about an incident in which Tabb suspected a Mr. Gibbosn of an unknown crime and his recent interactions with Mr. Gibbons. He also discusses his health and when he will be able to return to the University. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and discusses her faith following the death of several friends and family and updates John on his family including his mother, Jane C. Washington, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister, Anna Maria Blackburn Alexander. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III and William Brokenborough requesting a meeting with them regarding his son, John B. Tabb, a classmate of theirs at The University of Virginia. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the sale of farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing oxen and other cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes planting methods in the fields.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFront Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026amp; prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026amp; clothes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about breeding a mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHughes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington Lewis to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit to Mount Vernon with his family. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about church matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026amp; poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the sale of manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUntitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSt. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the delivery of deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding Fannie's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed John A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 invoices for blacksmith services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the purchase of household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the collection of books in Carter Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 leaves of survey notes in different hands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo reimburse the estate of General George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. 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The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.","John Augustine Washington III tells his mother, Jane C. Washington, about a head injury he recently sustained via one of his classmates. He states that \"I do not think he did it intentionally. The name of the boy I do not know and if I did I would have no right to say.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about farm affairs, including the planting of wheat, rye, and oats, the arrival of guests at her home, Blakely, and critiques his spelling from previous letters. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington about her journey home from visiting her daughter and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander, and John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia. She also discusses affairs on the farms at Mount Vernon, mentioning two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, and whether or not they should stay at Mount Vernon or return to Blakely with her. Letter also includes a discussion about a man named Sambo. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, urging him to write back to her as soon as possible, confirming that he received the money he requested from her, as she had not heard from him in five weeks. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his classmate at the University of Virginia, John B. Tabb about an incident in which Tabb suspected a Mr. Gibbosn of an unknown crime and his recent interactions with Mr. Gibbons. He also discusses his health and when he will be able to return to the University. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and discusses her faith following the death of several friends and family and updates John on his family including his mother, Jane C. Washington, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister, Anna Maria Blackburn Alexander. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","J. Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III and William Brokenborough requesting a meeting with them regarding his son, John B. Tabb, a classmate of theirs at The University of Virginia. 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Letter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.","Jane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","George William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Meriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","John G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Johnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.","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.","Caledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.","Judith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Letter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Chitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.","Mr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.","Letter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Bellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.","Letter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","White Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Baltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.","Letter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Baltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.","Waverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.","From Baltimore.","Tabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.","Baltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Letter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.","Blakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.","Letter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.","Baltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.","William purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.","Fairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.","Letter about the sale of farms.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","He has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.","Bentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.","Letter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Bentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.","Judith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.","Warwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.","Sends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.","Judith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.","To Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.","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.","Baltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","R. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Explains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.","Richmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.","Detroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"","Senate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.","Letter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page","Waverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Bushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.","Annapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.","To Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.","William thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.","Bryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","William thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"","Alexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.","John Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Fairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.","William is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.","William writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"","Alexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.","Wilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Eliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.","To Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Blakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.","William writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.","Hannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.","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.","Annapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.","Waverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.","Washington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.","Letter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","William wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.","William writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.","To Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.","Judith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.","Indianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.","Encloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.","Letter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.","Walnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"","Letter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Richmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.","Letter discussing legal matters.","Havre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.","Havre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.","Letter discussing financial matters.","Discusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.","Spring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.","William thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.","William urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.","Okeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.","Mason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.","Alexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Gives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.","William details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.","William writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.","Sends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.","William writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.","Baltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.","William writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.","Norfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.","Letter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Blackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.","R. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.","Letter discussing oxen and other cattle.","William has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"","William writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"","William tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"","Mount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.","Account of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.","Philadelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.","Describes planting methods in the fields.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Front Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.","William writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026 prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.","Charlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.","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.","William received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.","Accotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.","Judith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.","Hannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026 clothes.\"","Letter about breeding a mare.","Hannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.","Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.","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.","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.","Charlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.","Bollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.","William writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.","Judith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.","Accotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.","To Mount Vernon.","Judith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.","Alexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.","Alexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.","Waverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.","Charlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.","Alexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.","Letter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.","Beverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.","A letter about church matters.","Beverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.","To Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.","Accotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.","Jane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.","Waverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope","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.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Anna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.","Letter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.","Richwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.","To Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"","Will see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.","To Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.","Judith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.","To Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"","William wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.","Requests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026 poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.","Mason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.","Autograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.","With a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.","Turner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.","Letter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Aunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Autograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.","Acknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.","Encloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.","Regrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.","Hurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"","Bradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.","Dorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.","Dandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.","Dandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.","Stone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.","Dorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.","Writes about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.","Writing from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.","Lane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.","Bradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.","Writes criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.","Mrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.","Salley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.","Describes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.","Page writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.","Typescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.","Typescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.","Letter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.","Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Gunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.","Discusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.","Terry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.","Letter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.","Letter about the sale of manuscripts.","Seabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.","Typescript copy.","Typescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.","Letter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.","Letter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.","Typescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.","William discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.","Five typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","William writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.","Campbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.","Carter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.","Marshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.","Letter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.","Autograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.","Untitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.","One page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.","Autograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.","Letter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).","St. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"","One page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4","John Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.","Letter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Stuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. ","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Elizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.","Caleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.","Discusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.","George Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.","F. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.","Bella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.","Letter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Alexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.","Baltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.","Two letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Hollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.","Letter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.","Norfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.","Bogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.","Alexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.","A letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.","Alexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.","Spring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.","Annapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"","Letter regarding the delivery of deeds.","Boyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.","To Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.","Letter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.","Letter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.","Letter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.","A descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.","Discusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.","Letter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington","Typescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.","Typescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.","Correspondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.","Letter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"","Letters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.","Typescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.","Hook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.","Letter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.","Letter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.","Encloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.","A letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.","Letters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.","Caldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.","A letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.","A letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.","Letter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.","2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.","Letter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.","Letter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","Letter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.","A letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.","Letter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.","Letter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.","Concerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.","Letter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.","Letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.","Letter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.","Letter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.","Letters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.","Letter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.","Letter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.","Discusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.","Lloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.","To Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.","To Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.","Autograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.","Autograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.","A letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.","Autograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.","Mason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.","Letter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.","Letter regarding Fannie's will.","Letter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Recipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"","Sketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.","Autograph document signed.","Document signed John A. Washington.","Receipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.","Receipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.","2 invoices for blacksmith services.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Agreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.","Document, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.","For the purchase of household goods.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Receipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Granting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.","Typescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.","For the collection of books in Carter Library.","Carbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.","Sketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.","2 leaves of survey notes in different hands","Document suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.","Handwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.","Typescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"","3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.","Typescript document.","Typescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.","Typescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Clipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.","2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.","To reimburse the estate of General George Washington.","Printed copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. Typescript document, 3 pages.","Typescript blurb by Kate Brownlee Sherwood with manuscript corrections. A review of the book Washington, the Man and the Mason, by Charles A. Callahan.","Invitation to a commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the notification by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress of the election of George Washington as first President of the United States of America.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Autograph document in very fragile condition.","Typescript copy.","2 envelopes, 1 docketed \"copies of power of attorney \u0026 bonds sent to Chicago.\"","Taken by C. M. Bell of Washington, D.C. With genealogical notes on verso.","Two photograph copies of a painting of Louis XVI. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","The collection is organized in the following series and subseries:","Series 1. Correspondence (Three subseries: John Augustine Washington III, Lawrence Washington, Washington Family)","Series 2. Legal, Financial, and Real Property (including surveys, deeds, receipts, etc)","Series 3. Miscellaneous (typed manuscripts, various papers relating to genealogy research or publications) ","Series 4. Prints and Photographic Materials","All series are arranged chronologically, with undated materials listed last. ","John Augustine Washington III (1821-1861): John Augustine Washington III was the great-grand nephew of George Washington and the last private owner of Mount Vernon. The fourth of five children, he was born on May 3, 1821 to John Augustine Washington II and Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington. John Augustine spent his childhood at his parents' Blakeley plantation near present day Charles Town, West Virginia. After the deaths of Bushrod Washington and his wife Julia in 1829, the Mount Vernon estate became the possession of John Augustine Washington II. After John Augustine Washington II passed away in June 1832, the estate was left to his widow Jane Charlotte. John Augustine Washington III graduated from the University of Virginia in 1840, returning to Mount Vernon in September 1841 with a proposition to manage the estate for his mother. She agreed, loaning him twenty-two slaves and contracting his employment for five hundred dollars per year for seven years. Upon Jane Charlotte's death in 1855, as the oldest living male heir, John Augustine Washington III became the last owner private owner of Mount Vernon.","John Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden Correspondence ; John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA) Collection","This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and other documents related to John Augustine Washington III and his family, especially his son, Lawrence, as well as his granddaughters, Anne and Patty. The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.","John Augustine Washington III tells his mother, Jane C. Washington, about a head injury he recently sustained via one of his classmates. He states that \"I do not think he did it intentionally. The name of the boy I do not know and if I did I would have no right to say.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about farm affairs, including the planting of wheat, rye, and oats, the arrival of guests at her home, Blakely, and critiques his spelling from previous letters. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington about her journey home from visiting her daughter and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander, and John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia. She also discusses affairs on the farms at Mount Vernon, mentioning two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, and whether or not they should stay at Mount Vernon or return to Blakely with her. Letter also includes a discussion about a man named Sambo. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, urging him to write back to her as soon as possible, confirming that he received the money he requested from her, as she had not heard from him in five weeks. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his classmate at the University of Virginia, John B. Tabb about an incident in which Tabb suspected a Mr. Gibbosn of an unknown crime and his recent interactions with Mr. Gibbons. He also discusses his health and when he will be able to return to the University. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and discusses her faith following the death of several friends and family and updates John on his family including his mother, Jane C. Washington, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister, Anna Maria Blackburn Alexander. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","J. Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III and William Brokenborough requesting a meeting with them regarding his son, John B. Tabb, a classmate of theirs at The University of Virginia. 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Letter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.","Jane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","George William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Meriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","John G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Johnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.","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.","Caledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.","Judith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Letter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Chitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.","Mr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.","Letter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Bellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.","Letter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","White Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Baltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.","Letter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Baltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.","Waverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.","From Baltimore.","Tabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.","Baltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Letter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.","Blakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.","Letter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.","Baltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.","William purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.","Fairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.","Letter about the sale of farms.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","He has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.","Bentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.","Letter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Bentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.","Judith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.","Warwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.","Sends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.","Judith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.","To Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.","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.","Baltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","R. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Explains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.","Richmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.","Detroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"","Senate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.","Letter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page","Waverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Bushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.","Annapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.","To Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.","William thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.","Bryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","William thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"","Alexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.","John Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Fairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.","William is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.","William writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"","Alexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.","Wilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Eliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.","To Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Blakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.","William writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.","Hannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.","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.","Annapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.","Waverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.","Washington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.","Letter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","William wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.","William writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.","To Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.","Judith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.","Indianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.","Encloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.","Letter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.","Walnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"","Letter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Richmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.","Letter discussing legal matters.","Havre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.","Havre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.","Letter discussing financial matters.","Discusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.","Spring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.","William thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.","William urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.","Okeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.","Mason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.","Alexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Gives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.","William details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.","William writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.","Sends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.","William writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.","Baltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.","William writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.","Norfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.","Letter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Blackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.","R. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.","Letter discussing oxen and other cattle.","William has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"","William writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"","William tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"","Mount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.","Account of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.","Philadelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.","Describes planting methods in the fields.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Front Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.","William writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026 prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.","Charlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.","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.","William received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.","Accotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.","Judith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.","Hannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026 clothes.\"","Letter about breeding a mare.","Hannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.","Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.","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.","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.","Charlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.","Bollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.","William writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.","Judith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.","Accotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.","To Mount Vernon.","Judith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.","Alexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.","Alexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.","Waverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.","Charlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.","Alexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.","Letter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.","Beverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.","A letter about church matters.","Beverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.","To Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.","Accotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.","Jane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.","Waverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope","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.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Anna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.","Letter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.","Richwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.","To Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"","Will see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.","To Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.","Judith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.","To Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"","William wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.","Requests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026 poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.","Mason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.","Autograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.","With a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.","Turner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.","Letter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Aunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Autograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.","Acknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.","Encloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.","Regrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.","Hurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"","Bradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.","Dorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.","Dandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.","Dandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.","Stone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.","Dorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.","Writes about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.","Writing from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.","Lane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.","Bradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.","Writes criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.","Mrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.","Salley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.","Describes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.","Page writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.","Typescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.","Typescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.","Letter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.","Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Gunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.","Discusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.","Terry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.","Letter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.","Letter about the sale of manuscripts.","Seabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.","Typescript copy.","Typescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.","Letter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.","Letter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.","Typescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.","William discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.","Five typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","William writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.","Campbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.","Carter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.","Marshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.","Letter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.","Autograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.","Untitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.","One page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.","Autograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.","Letter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).","St. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"","One page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4","John Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.","Letter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Stuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. ","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Elizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.","Caleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.","Discusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.","George Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.","F. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.","Bella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.","Letter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Alexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.","Baltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.","Two letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Hollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.","Letter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.","Norfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.","Bogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.","Alexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.","A letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.","Alexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.","Spring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.","Annapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"","Letter regarding the delivery of deeds.","Boyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.","To Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.","Letter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.","Letter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.","Letter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.","A descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.","Discusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.","Letter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington","Typescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.","Typescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.","Correspondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.","Letter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"","Letters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.","Typescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.","Hook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.","Letter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.","Letter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.","Encloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.","A letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.","Letters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.","Caldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.","A letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.","A letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.","Letter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.","2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.","Letter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.","Letter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","Letter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.","A letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.","Letter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.","Letter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.","Concerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.","Letter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.","Letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.","Letter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.","Letter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.","Letters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.","Letter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.","Letter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.","Discusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.","Lloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.","To Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.","To Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.","Autograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.","Autograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.","A letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.","Autograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.","Mason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.","Letter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.","Letter regarding Fannie's will.","Letter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Recipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"","Sketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.","Autograph document signed.","Document signed John A. Washington.","Receipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.","Receipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.","2 invoices for blacksmith services.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Agreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.","Document, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.","For the purchase of household goods.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Receipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Granting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.","Typescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.","For the collection of books in Carter Library.","Carbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.","Sketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.","2 leaves of survey notes in different hands","Document suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.","Handwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.","Typescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"","3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.","Typescript document.","Typescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.","Typescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Clipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.","2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.","To reimburse the estate of General George Washington.","Printed copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. Typescript document, 3 pages.","Typescript blurb by Kate Brownlee Sherwood with manuscript corrections. A review of the book Washington, the Man and the Mason, by Charles A. Callahan.","Invitation to a commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the notification by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress of the election of George Washington as first President of the United States of America.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Autograph document in very fragile condition.","Typescript copy.","2 envelopes, 1 docketed \"copies of power of attorney \u0026 bonds sent to Chicago.\"","Taken by C. M. Bell of Washington, D.C. With genealogical notes on verso.","Two photograph copies of a painting of Louis XVI. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is organized in the following series and subseries:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1. Correspondence (Three subseries: John Augustine Washington III, Lawrence Washington, Washington Family)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2. 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"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III (1821-1861): John Augustine Washington III was the great-grand nephew of George Washington and the last private owner of Mount Vernon. The fourth of five children, he was born on May 3, 1821 to John Augustine Washington II and Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington. John Augustine spent his childhood at his parents' Blakeley plantation near present day Charles Town, West Virginia. After the deaths of Bushrod Washington and his wife Julia in 1829, the Mount Vernon estate became the possession of John Augustine Washington II. After John Augustine Washington II passed away in June 1832, the estate was left to his widow Jane Charlotte. John Augustine Washington III graduated from the University of Virginia in 1840, returning to Mount Vernon in September 1841 with a proposition to manage the estate for his mother. She agreed, loaning him twenty-two slaves and contracting his employment for five hundred dollars per year for seven years. Upon Jane Charlotte's death in 1855, as the oldest living male heir, John Augustine Washington III became the last owner private owner of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Augustine Washington III (1821-1861): John Augustine Washington III was the great-grand nephew of George Washington and the last private owner of Mount Vernon. The fourth of five children, he was born on May 3, 1821 to John Augustine Washington II and Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington. John Augustine spent his childhood at his parents' Blakeley plantation near present day Charles Town, West Virginia. After the deaths of Bushrod Washington and his wife Julia in 1829, the Mount Vernon estate became the possession of John Augustine Washington II. After John Augustine Washington II passed away in June 1832, the estate was left to his widow Jane Charlotte. John Augustine Washington III graduated from the University of Virginia in 1840, returning to Mount Vernon in September 1841 with a proposition to manage the estate for his mother. She agreed, loaning him twenty-two slaves and contracting his employment for five hundred dollars per year for seven years. Upon Jane Charlotte's death in 1855, as the oldest living male heir, John Augustine Washington III became the last owner private owner of Mount Vernon."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], John Augustine Washington III and family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], John Augustine Washington III and family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden Correspondence ; John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA) Collection\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["John Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden Correspondence ; John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies Association (MVLA) Collection"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and other documents related to John Augustine Washington III and his family, especially his son, Lawrence, as well as his granddaughters, Anne and Patty. The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine Washington III tells his mother, Jane C. Washington, about a head injury he recently sustained via one of his classmates. He states that \"I do not think he did it intentionally. The name of the boy I do not know and if I did I would have no right to say.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about farm affairs, including the planting of wheat, rye, and oats, the arrival of guests at her home, Blakely, and critiques his spelling from previous letters. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington about her journey home from visiting her daughter and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander, and John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia. She also discusses affairs on the farms at Mount Vernon, mentioning two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, and whether or not they should stay at Mount Vernon or return to Blakely with her. Letter also includes a discussion about a man named Sambo. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, urging him to write back to her as soon as possible, confirming that he received the money he requested from her, as she had not heard from him in five weeks. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Augustine Washington III from his classmate at the University of Virginia, John B. Tabb about an incident in which Tabb suspected a Mr. Gibbosn of an unknown crime and his recent interactions with Mr. Gibbons. He also discusses his health and when he will be able to return to the University. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and discusses her faith following the death of several friends and family and updates John on his family including his mother, Jane C. Washington, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister, Anna Maria Blackburn Alexander. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III and William Brokenborough requesting a meeting with them regarding his son, John B. Tabb, a classmate of theirs at The University of Virginia. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the sale of farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing oxen and other cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHavre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes planting methods in the fields.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFront Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026amp; prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026amp; clothes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about breeding a mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHughes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington Lewis to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit to Mount Vernon with his family. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about church matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026amp; poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the sale of manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUntitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSt. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the delivery of deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding Fannie's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed John A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 invoices for blacksmith services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the purchase of household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the collection of books in Carter Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 leaves of survey notes in different hands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo reimburse the estate of General George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. Typescript document, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript blurb by Kate Brownlee Sherwood with manuscript corrections. A review of the book Washington, the Man and the Mason, by Charles A. Callahan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the notification by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress of the election of George Washington as first President of the United States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document in very fragile condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 envelopes, 1 docketed \"copies of power of attorney \u0026amp; bonds sent to Chicago.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaken by C. M. Bell of Washington, D.C. 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The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.","John Augustine Washington III tells his mother, Jane C. Washington, about a head injury he recently sustained via one of his classmates. He states that \"I do not think he did it intentionally. The name of the boy I do not know and if I did I would have no right to say.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his mother, Jane C. Washington. Richard reports back to John about farm affairs and mentions several enslaved people: Henry, Humphrey, Meredith, and Anthony. He reports that Henry and Humphrey have harrowed fields and that Meredith and Anthony have plowed 140 acres for wheat. Jane briefly mentions farm affairs, inquires about John's education at The University of Virginia, and reminds him to read his Bible every day. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about farm affairs, including the planting of wheat, rye, and oats, the arrival of guests at her home, Blakely, and critiques his spelling from previous letters. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington about her journey home from visiting her daughter and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander, and John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia. She also discusses affairs on the farms at Mount Vernon, mentioning two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, and whether or not they should stay at Mount Vernon or return to Blakely with her. Letter also includes a discussion about a man named Sambo. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, urging him to write back to her as soon as possible, confirming that he received the money he requested from her, as she had not heard from him in five weeks. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter to John Augustine Washington III from his classmate at the University of Virginia, John B. Tabb about an incident in which Tabb suspected a Mr. Gibbosn of an unknown crime and his recent interactions with Mr. Gibbons. He also discusses his health and when he will be able to return to the University. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and discusses her faith following the death of several friends and family and updates John on his family including his mother, Jane C. Washington, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister, Anna Maria Blackburn Alexander. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","J. Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III and William Brokenborough requesting a meeting with them regarding his son, John B. Tabb, a classmate of theirs at The University of Virginia. 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the death of Polly, Hannah Lee Alexander's daughter, from scarlet fever. She also recounts other family members who currently had the disease and those who have since recovered. She talks briefly of the arrival of spring and the flowers blooming at her home, Caledon. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Letter in which Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, with updates on deaths and illnesses in the family due to scarlett fever. She updates John on the farm, including that many of their sheep have died. She urges John to write to her more frequently. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his poor health and whether he should continue school at The University of Virginia, or if he should return home. She also updates John on farm affairs and her recent visits with family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III while he is attending the University of Virginia. Concerning family news, including the recent death of Louisa. She discusses the gardens at her estate at Caledon and the affairs of various neighbors. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial seal.","Jane C. Washington discusses her son, John Augustine Washington III's, boarding situation at The University of Virginia, her recent visits with friends and family, and farm affairs. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","George William Washington writes to his cousin, John Augustine Washington III, asking for a loan of $20, in which he plans to \"refund in the course of a very short while.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, and updates him on many friends and family members' health. She mentions that Hannah Lee Alexander was very sick and went to stay at Blakely with John's mother, Jane C. Washington. Judith writes that she is pleased John has been riding horses everyday and his improved health because of it. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of Anna Maria Washington Alexander's son, John Augustine Washington IV. She also discusses affairs of the farm, inlcuding livestock sales and planting of rye and wheat. She mentions her visit to Audley, Nelly Custis Lewis' home, and the recent death of Lewis' daughter, Mary Eliza Angela Conrad. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, announcing the birth of sons to both his cousin, Hannah Lee Alexander, and his sister, Anna Maria Washington Alexander. She updates John on the good health of family members. Autograph letter, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, and sends updates on Anna Maria Washington Alexander's newborn son, John Augustine Washington IV. She discusses John's boarding situation at the University of Virginia, with the Merriweather family, and is pleased that he has been accompanying them to church. She discusses farm affairs, including the sale of roughly 1,000-1,200 bales of wheat. She urges John to write to his brother, Richard Washington. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith writes to her nephew Augustine encouraging him to remain at the University of Virginia instead of going to Washington to work.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Meriwether writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of one of Washington's mares, and says that he will send the payment, $74, at the \"first safe opportunity.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","John G. Miller writes to John Augustine Washington III and recounts a story of a classmate of theirs, Mr. Bankhead, who ran away with a woman, Miss Garth, to get married without her father's permission. He says that they have not been seen since the night they left, and tells John to look out for them in Washington D.C. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the \"triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania\" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about the murder of one of his professors, Dr. Davis, at The Univeristy of Virginia by one of his classmates. She also discusses money sent from Bushrod Washington and herself to John, and guests at her home, Blakely. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington discusses John Augstine Washington III's health, including him \"suffering from weak eyes,\" and asks about his intentions regarding his degree from the University of Virginia. She also recounts her troubles with a broken carriage and waiting for a new one, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Johnson writes to John Augustine Washington III about local politics of Louisa, Virginia. He also provides personal updates, including his current studies, his upcoming trips, and correspondence with mutual acquaintances from the University of Virginia. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Judith B. Alexander, Caledon, to John Augustine Washington III. Judith writes that she is suffering from melancholy and writes of religious matters. She also writes, \"I observed with pleasure you have forbidden the intrusion of stages and omnibuses.\" She asks that she be fondly remembered to Aunt Jenny, \"my poor old Joe Mitchum,\" Phil, West, Eliza, and Sarah.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he wants Augustine to have Cary ready at Miss Mandeville's to be brought home. Jane C. Washington is with the Alexanders.","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.","Caledon to Mount Vernon. Letter about harvest, wheat crops, debt, and difficulties. Judith hopes to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon and urges him to have faith.","Judith writes that she is unable to attend his wedding to Nelly but her husband will come. She has heard great things about Nelly. Long discussion of William Alexander and his difficulties. Talks about her love of flowers and pleasure at the improvement of the garden and greenhouse at Mount Vernon.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Letter from William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III. He councils that Mr. Dangerfield has offered Washington a fair price for his land, asks for advice about selling off his own land, and discusses crop yields. He also refers to an enslaved man named Tom. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon to Exeter. Augustine writes about corn crops in Exeter.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Catherine B. Turner to John Augustine Washington III concerning a loan of money and a delayed payment from Mr. Hammond. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Chitton Hill. Letter about the sale of lime.","Mr. Burns will release Washington from his contract. Mr. Roper is interested in purchasing the farm. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter and wishes him \"good luck to have a dozzen.\" Discusses the new set of six sheriffs elected and crops.","Autograph letter signed. Retained copy. Mount Vernon. About the delivery of lime to Mount Vernon.","Letter from Robert Adams to John Augustine Washington III concerning the purchase of fire insurance for Mount Vernon, with quotes from various companies about the premiums and tenures of policies. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Bellwood to Mount Vernon. Johnson wants to know whether Augustine wants to rent Mt. Zephyr farm for another year. Says it \"is very much out of order and in a rough and uncultivated state,\" so he will rent it on moderate terms. Extols his congregations every Sunday for their intelligence. Requests Augustine to remind two people that they owe him money, which will be put in the hands of a collection officer if he is not paid.","Letter from the lumber firm, Green and Pascoe, to John Augustine Washington III informing him  that the ten-inch square locust posts he ordered could not be obtained in their market. They suggest that they could cut something similar out of Florida cedar. They're sending the balance of the hemlock ordered by boat with this letter. On the reverse is a letter from Sandford Gulick to John Augustine Washington III, dated September 6, 1844, explaining that the aforementioned shipment of lumber that accompanied this letter was not complete. Autograph letters signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","White Marsh. Asks when Augustine will visit in the fall and provides directions.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning enslaved people at Exeter, the Selden familial home which she is leaving due to financial hardship. She speaks specifically about an enslaved man named John and an enslaved woman named Caroline. She proposes to rent John and Caroline and asks whether Washington would be willing to keep them on the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to John Augustine Washington III concerning the enslaved population at her home, Exeter. She discusses four specific people, three men and a woman: John, Billy, Jim, and Aunt Jenny. For $200 she has retained them for her lifetime, after which they will belong to Washington. She complains about their various health and age-related issues as well as their unhappiness about being separated from their families to go with Selden when she leaves Exeter. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Baltimore to Alexandria. Letter requesting payment of $90.20 for delivery of lime.","Letter from William Fowle, President of the Alexandria Canal Company, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that arbitrators of their land dispute have rendered a decision regarding ownership in favor of the company. He assures Washington that, once titles to the formerly disputed property are completed, they will build a bridge at his request. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Baltimore. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a check for ninety dollars.","Waverly. Received the check on the Valley Bank of Charlestown and submitted it. Will be happy to aid in future business transactions.","From Baltimore.","Tabb writes Augustine giving him directions to his residence.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes seeking support for establishing a church in Gum Springs so\nthey do not need to go all the way into Alexandria for services at Christ\nChurch.","Baltimore. Letter about shipping 6 tons of guano to Mount Vernon aboard the steamboat Columbia.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning current events, including John Janney's illness and a chancery suit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks for advice about an offer he has for ground rent. He mentions the death of a neighbor, Charles Asquith, and also states 'poor old Mingo died yesterday afternoon'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Letter from David Gulick to John Augustine Washington III informing him that Mr. Smart's boat from Leesburg, Va, will be in Alexandria the following week with 304 bushels of wheat and 315 bushels of oats for Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning his disapproval of the current constable. He references some theft or rebellion amongst the enslaved people of the local area and claims, 'for our mutual safety, and a determination to root out these white wolves, we could soon clear the neighborhood'. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Turner writes that she is unable to visit because of illness.","Blakely to Mount Vernon. Richard writes that he is unable to hire an overseer as wages are now so high. He says Augustine can keep Fanny for \"what ever she is worth\" if she can be of service.","Letter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that Mr. Roddy wanted to be paid for digging his well, but he had not fulfilled the contract, which was to go ten feet deeper. William will not pay him until he hears from Washington.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that he went to inspect the well. Washington's Uncle Bushrod is uncertain whether it will answer his purposes. Mr. Roddy did not penetrate further than five feet as he felt it would do no good to go further and cause needless expenses. Will dig another well if necessary under a new contract. William is not in need of Augustine's help to obtain a loan.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III concerning the Circuit Court case of Harrison v. Gibson and the associated costs and fees. Washington owes $805.87 and Harrison requests that he remit the amount promptly either to him or a specified bank. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Mr. Brownell and wants his advice as to how to deal with it. Is worried about his debts and interest payments.","Baltimore. Letter of congratulations on the birth of a child. Eliza is unwell but nothing serious. Reports news of the Mexican conflict.","William purchased a house in Charlestown, depending upon the Brownell's bonds to pay for it. Brownell is insolvent. Describes various crops.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III informing him that funds for the sale of the Selden property are now available to Washington. Harrison gives instruction on signing and submitting the property deed to the purchaser, a man named Hammerly. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","William writes that James Roper is anxious to purchase Mr. Burns's land.","Fairfax Court House. Requests his attendance as a magistrate at November Court, at which an election will take place for clerk. Mr. Ball desired his support in his effort to be reappointed.","To Mount Vernon. William writes that Mr. Burnett will manufacture \"Gattling's Drilling\nMachine\" for $100.","Letter about the sale of farms.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he encloses a check (not identified) for $72 from a man named Hammerly on account of the Henderson bonds. More payments will follow, with the delay due to Hammerly's ill health. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Matthew E. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment of $30 he has received from Hammerly on account of the Henderson debt. Harrison will deposit the money to Washington's credit. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Henry T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved woman named Julia. Harrison rented her from Washington and states that there is an additional cost due to a medical account for Julia with Dr. Lee. Includes a discussion about the Selden estate. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from George Mason to his neighbor, John Augustine Washington III, concerning politics in Alexandria and upcoming elections. He asks Washington to keep a lookout for a pair of geese he believes have been stolen by enslaved people and sold to the Quaker community at Woodlawn. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from James L. McKenad to John Augustine Washington III concerning their recent meeting in the Superior Court and their association in early life. McKenad is accepting Washington's invitation to visit Mount Vernon soon. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William asks Augustine to aid him in obtaining a loan of $900 by\nendorsing some bonds. He hopes for a good harvest this year.","Letter from Burr W. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington or his overseer at Mount Vernon send back two rams. Harrison will settle the cost for them at a later time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","He has canceled his note and encloses it. Had been in attendance on Mrs.\nB.C. Washington in her illness to the neglect of everything else.","Bentroglio. Discusses sale of Nansemond land. Needs to hear from all the heirs of General Washington, Col. Fielding Lewis, and Dr. Thomas Walker. Feels the value has increased due to the railroad being nearby.","Letter from George Washington Bassett to John Augustine Washington III concerning questions about the estate of George Washington and the executors. Bassett is acting as the executor for the estate of Captain Lewis and, in this role, asks for information about the failure of the Washington executors to collect the debts of a man named Ashton. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Bentroglio. Page writes with information about the Nansemond land. Much of the timber has been pillaged, and he suggests negotiating a private sale.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discussion of Nansemond land. Says there will be great difficulty in establishing its lines as only one tree is left from the original plat. Additionally all the timber has long since been cut and much of the land is claimed by others. Wants to know what price in cash he would take for it.","Judith writes asking for news of Augustine and his family. She recommends the book \"Mount of Olives\" and writes of family news. Charles is leaving to join a company in California.","Warwick to Mount Vernon. Lippitt hopes Augustine can assist Dr. Alexander in recommending Lippitt for a job. Repaired with tape, with partial loss of text.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son, John Augustine Washington III, concerning local and family matters. She discusses her son Richard's bad luck with health and money issues. She is concerned about Mount Vernon and the fate of the estate following her death, including whether it will be sold to the U.S. government. She inquires about the plans and progress of the monument for John Augustine Washington II at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and partial wax seal.","Sends an account of sales of Washington's wheat. Reports on James\nRanson's purchase of a farm and Rutherford's plans.","Judith writes that she heard from Hannah that Augustine received some injury with a plough.","To Mount Vernon. Talks about the great comfort of religion. Discusses Mr. Smith who became a Christian and abandoned his law practice. Also mentions Mr. Merrick of Charles County who sells lime.","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.","Baltimore. Receipt for a shipment of bone that left from Harper's Ferry.","Letter from H. T. Harrison to John Augustine Washington III in which he asks Washington to purchase building materials in Alexandria, VA, on his behalf in order for Harrison to repair a corn house and granary. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the derafting of a petition to present at the Virginia House of Delegates. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","R. L. Blackburn discusses the enslaved people at his estate, Spring Grove, and his plans to sell specific people, including a 16-year-old boy. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Richard Blackburn Washington to his brother, John Augustine Washington III, concerning an impending delivery of wheat and the ill health of their mother, Jane C. Washington. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Explains difficulty with the north boundary of his 30-acre lot. Includes plat sketch.","Richmond. Giles writes that he will shortly be on his way to Mount Vernon and will get a conveyance from Alexandria They will arrive about dark on Wednesday evening.","Detroit to Mount Vernon. Wilcox writes sending a box of game and fish and thanking Augustine for his hospitality. \"It was not enough that the hallowed association of Mount Vernon should have made my brief visit there a thing never to be forgotten, but by a singular good fortune the impression and happiness of that visit were rendered more indelible by the kind attentions of your land and yourself.\"","Senate chamber. Thomas writes that he has made the governor aware of the action of the state of Maryland, and he promises to consult the Attorney General for advice.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning an upcoming visit and family news. Includes a dicsussion about the death of an enslaved woman named Rose, the illness of an enslaved woman named Martha, and reference to illness amongst the enslaved population at Blakeley, Walnut Farm, and Richwoods. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he has nominated several men to be justices for their\ndistrict. He has been urged to become a candidate but has uniformly\nrefused.","Letter from William Easby, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to John Augustine Washington III inquiring when he can send for bridge timber from Mount Vernon. Washington will be paid upon retrieval. Autograph letter signed, 1 page","Waverly. Encloses partial payment of a debt and requests Augustine to send it on for him. Hopes to get balance shortly.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning Stuart's wheat crop. He discusses the crop and health and tells Washington he will start threshing this week and can sell him 250 bushels. He offers to assist Washington in purchasing cattle and discusses livestock prices. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Sholto Tuberville Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning farm management and the price of wheat. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Letter from Matthew Harrison to John Augustine Washington III regarding a payment to Washington of $1,109.71 from General Rush in reference to 'the Hammerly matter'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Bushwood. Plowden writes planning a meeting with other legislators to prepare for passage of a law to protect from gill netters. He requests that Augustine come to Washington to address them on the matter.","Annapolis. Plowden writes that the bill to ban gilling nets will not be brought up in the Maryland Legislature, mostly due to people from Charles and Prince Georges counties.","To Mount Vernon. Tillman is concerned about the use of gilling nets on the Potomac River, which are against the law. Wants to hire someone to cruise up and down the river to take them up during the fishing season.","William thanks Augustine for offering to put up shad for Mr. Bealls and\nhimself. Jane C. Washington is visiting and detained by the rain and damp\nweather.","Bryan writes that the law from 1845 will most likely stand against the gill netting. He wants to meet with Augustine in Alexandria to discuss fishing.","Letter from Thomas B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III concerning a man named William Lyons and an issue with his free papers. Thomas B. Washington asks JAWIII to assist Lyons, who is traveling to Alexandria, to address an error with the registration of his free papers. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","William thanks Augustine for the shad and writes that Miss Rice will\nprovide \"all that you desire in a Governess for your children.\"","Alexandria. Shinn writes that he is unable to get men for sending the boat out for fishing.","John Prosser Tabb writes to John Augustine Washington III about the sale of Mount Vernon saying, \"I am truly glad that you have a prospect of diposing of Mt. Vernon so advantageously.\" He also tells Washington about multiple properties for sale, ranging from 500-1200 acres and $9,000-$35,000, near him. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Fairfax Court House to Alexandria. Discusses the commissioners appointed to assess damages to the properties of lands through which the Manassas Gap Rail will pass. One property holder is not a freeholder, which poses a problem.","William is grateful for delivery of fish. Wants to visit Mount Vernon so\nthat \"our children should grow up knowing and loving each other.\"\nDiscusses the planting of corn and wheat. Says Cary may visit before his\nreturn to Jefferson.","William writes that he received the fish and paid for the herring but not\nthe shad. Describes corn and wheat crops. Refers to upcoming election for\nthe \"sheriffalty.\"","Alexandria. A letter discussing the qualifications of a Miss Page to be a governess for the Washington family. Dana is not sure of her French abilities. She does not teach drawing.","Wilson Cary Selden Alexander writes to his uncle, John Augustine Washington III, about his invitation spend Christmas at Mount Vernon and updates John on his studies at university. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Eliza writes that she will not send the money \"you hold of mine to California.\" Wishes to consult with him as to investment when she comes to Virginia in May.","To Mount Vernon. Letter regarding a disagreement with Mr. Cawood about using Augustine's hands to finish work for Bryan.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III requesting that Washington assume legal guardianship over her little girl. She discusses her financial hardship and shares family updates. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Blakeley. Hannah writes that she has been sick ever since she returned home and is now visiting Aunt Jane. She is very anxious about her boys' improvement and wants to send Jennie to Mrs. Barton in Philadelphia. Asks about the money due her from Hunter.","William writes that Jenny will leave with Richard and go to Philadelphia\nto be with Mrs. Barton. Requests that Washington send the $100 he\nproposed to advance for her.","Hannah writes that Jeannie will be ready soon. It will take some time to get the things she does not have there, including a trunk.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, \"a great\nVirginia lady.\" He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his\nwife all summer.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about proposed improvements to the road, which will lessen\nthe chance of water damage.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III concerning her shipment of various plants to Mount Vernon. There has been a bout of sickness at her home and the loss of several servants has impeded farm operation. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with integral address panel and black wax seal.","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.","Annapolis to Alexandria. Plowden wants to know when the Virginia Legislature will pass a similar law to the one the Maryland Legislature passed in 1854 to stop gill netting. If that does not happen, the Maryland law will be repealed.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike having passed through the Senate of Virginia. He will give land for the road without compensation and wants to participate in the survey.","Waverly. Discusses financial matters and debts.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses relief that he can \"correct wrong impressions on the subject of Mount Vernon\" regarding its potential sale. Discusses planting crops and farm management. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Wanted to visit, but Mr. Alexander would not leave his \"agricultural pursuits.\" Enjoyed a recent visit with friends. Heard a lot of news from Jefferson.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that last winter he enacted a deed of trust for his brother, naming Augustine as trustee without first asking his permission. He needs Augustine to send a note to the county court of Fairfax saying he is willing to serve.","Washington. Letter with advice on titles and lots Augustine is interesting in purchasing.","Letter from Arthur Taylor to John Augustine Washington III concerning his acceptance of an offer of 45 per acre from an unnamed purchaser for Collingwood. He authorizes Washington to sign any documents on his behalf. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","William wishes Augustine to pay his note from the sale of Cousin\nHannah's personal property as she is determined to send Jenny to\nPhiladelphia. He disagrees with this as there is a good female school in\nCharlestown. He had hoped for a visit from Augustine during the summer.","William writes that Jenny will again go to Mrs. Barton and has improved\nvery much. Writes he is not depressed but simply getting old. He wants\nAugustine to visit at least annually. Gives family news. Aunt Christian\nnamed him as her trustee and executor, and she has left all to Willie.","To Mount Vernon. Discusses her sister's death and her life. Her happiness became \"the passion of my soul.\" Tells him she is entitled only to the interest on money from the estate. Tells him if she dies, she wants to be buried by Julia in Jefferson with a simple stone.","Judith writes that she burned Augustine's money order as she had previously been paid by another nephew. Her health is poor.","Indianapolis. Requests payment of $16.59 for repairs made to graveyard at Exeter. Sends best wishes for the family and hopes to see them soon.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes about Augustine's health. He had the same \"typhoid symptoms\" as Charles. Writes of family news.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of shad, herring, and wine. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","William writes that he is unable to sell the land at the price desired. The most offered is $30,000. They are enjoying the visit of the children very much.","Encloses articles of agreement for his services and requests a horse for the use of his family to go to church and other errands.","Letter providing an account of the proceeds from Mr. Lucas's bonds.","Walnut Farm. Discusses the payment of $6000 and its being a \"charge against any shares of Mount Vernon that I or my children may have under your Father's will and codicils.\"","Letter from Francis Lightfoot Campbell to John Augustine Washington III seeking Washington's influence to secure a military appointment. He is writing from London and goes on to discuss current events there. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan requests Augustine to petition the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the ones in Maryland from 1854 and 1856, banning gill nets in the Potomac River.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning a shipment of claret wine and his plans for planting tobacco beds. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Richmond. McFarland invites Augustine to the celebration of Washington's birthday on February 22 in Richmond.","Letter discussing legal matters.","Havre de Grace. Encloses copies of the fishing laws passed in 1854 and 1856 in Maryland and requests that Augustine do everything possible to get similar law passed in Virginia.","Havre de Grace. Encloses letter from Thomas M. Bacon and stresses that the only chance of preserving shore fishing is for Virginia to pass a similar law to the one passed in Maryland.","Letter discussing financial matters.","Discusses the possibility of payments from various people. Cary is now a\n\"full fledged 'Doctor Medicine'\" but does not look at all more venerable.\nWilliam assures Augustine that his note in Bank will be paid at maturity.","Spring Bank. Complains about a tenant and the lack of good seed to plant. Will plant\nwhat he has in a few days so he gets at least some crop. Talks about a bill in the legislature about \"scoundrels\" coming on their land to hunt.","William thanks Augustine for two barrels of herrings. He is sorry the fishing season was so \"unfavourable\" and is sorry to hear of Nelly's illness. Hopes the children will visit them soon. Discusses upcoming payments by various women on bonds to him.","William urges Nelly to come stay with them and have her baby there. Intends to buy Dr. Eichelberger's practice for Cary.","Okeley. Writes about providing medical services for Augustine's wife, Eleanor.","Mason writes that their home in Loudon might be of use to Washington and his family, if they are leaving Mount Vernon. She thinks he might become involved in politics and would make an excellent representative in Congress. He might divide the estate into small farms and induce settlers from the North. She invites Louisa to stay with her so she may assist with her studies.","Alexandria. Writes about a mare and colt and gives charges for his services.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning shipments of wine. he advises Washington to view all possible locations before settling on a home following his sale of Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Gives family news and hopes for a visit from the children soon.","William details collection on his bond and the deposit of the proceeds.","William writes that he is sending two Bashear ploughs. He describes the death of Mrs. Turner.","Sends an accounting of the costs associated with the two ploughs sent.","William writes that Jenny will be returning to Mrs. Barton's school, and $300 is required at this time. Cary is not doing well. He assures Augustine that his children are well with them.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he received two well-matched mules from Baltimore.\nHe praises a Mr. Sands and recommends him to Augustine.","Baltimore. Offers a pair of mules for sale for $350.","William writes about a draft for $5000, with Dick the drawer, Alexander the endorser, and Augustine the acceptor and payer.","Norfolk. News about the annual meeting of the Dismal Swamp Company and its recent dividends, which have been down.","Letter from W.R. Millan to John Augustine Washington III. He is renting an enslaved boy named Web to Washington for the remainder of that year. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Blackburn discusses the enslaved people from his estate, as well as John Augustine Washington III's, and his plans to sell certain people. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William reports on Cary's improved health and writes that he feels great anxiety about him. Mrs. Bennett wants his farm but needs time. Urges Augustine not to worry about Jenny.","R. S. Blackburn discusses loans and his plans to sell enslaved people. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Charlestown. Hannah wants to know whether Augustine had time to attend to the insurance of Richwoods. Bushrod Herbert has the papers. She is experiencing very hard times. Many in the area have scarlet fever.","Letter discussing oxen and other cattle.","William has purchased 50 bushels of clover seed for Augustine. He writes that Cary is failing \"very perceptibly.\"","William writes, \"Our precious Cary breathed his last this morning.\"","William tells Augustine he received the check for $2,000 and requests an additional $1,000, which will \"make me much more comfortable.\"","Mount Zephyr. Encloses a copy of a survey related to construction of a turnpike over a hill near Gum Springs. Mr. Mason is opposed to all roads \"within 50 miles of him\" but has granted permission for a survey on his land and seems to realize he cannot block construction of the road.","Havre de Grace. Sullivan heard that Virginia passed a fishing law in the past year and wants a copy of it to be published in Maryland papers.","Account of shipment of clover seed. Mourning Cary's death. Cary had great faith and knew he was dying.","Philadelphia. Adams writes that the portrait of Augustine's mother arrived safely in Philadelphia. He hopes to visit Washington City in the spring and would like to visit Augustine at Mount Vernon.","Describes planting methods in the fields.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III concerning the possibility of Sholto's nomination as a representative for Fairfax County, VA. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III in which he expresses a desire to see Washington at Mount Vernon before he leaves \"the roof of your ancestors\" following his sale of the estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Front Royal. Letter about bank payments and balances owed.","William writes that he and Charlotte will visit in the week after Easter. Charley will come home for Easter vacation to \"overhaul his wardrobe \u0026 prepare him for the spring.\" Jenny's board and tuition are paid, and he furnished $10 for travel expenses. The crops are doing well. Is sorry to hear of the ill success of Augustine's fisheries.","Charlestown. Hannah writes that her creditors are harassing her. She will have to sell Ben, an enslaved man, to be able to pay Mr. Sadler. \"I am not extravagant either in livery or dress.\" She really values his advice.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Discusses a quantity of plank left (without his knowledge) on his farm in Fauquier. Says he is not in any way responsible for the quantity of plank Adams claimed was missing.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Refers to examination of deeds. One is defective as it is unsigned. Inquires as to whether some shareholders had children who would be entitled to a share.","Spring Bank to Mount Vernon. Mason writes that he is sending a case of Colt revolvers, which he never fired. Has grateful recollection of the constant kindness and courtesy of Augustine and Eleanor.","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.","William received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.","Accotink. Letter in reference to a note from Nevitt.","Judith is very worried about Hannah Alexander's two sons who seem to be being used by their father to provide a reconciliation of him with Hannah. Judith does not want this to happen.","Hannah's husband met his sons in Berryville and \"made them sundry presents of money \u0026 clothes.\"","Letter about breeding a mare.","Hannah's sons are in Alexandria with \"their miserable father.\" Judith is amazed that Hannah trusts him with them. Reports on various visitors.","Mason writes about the Accotink Turnpike and building a bridge at\nCameron Run.","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.","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.","Charlestown. Hannah thanks Augustine for all that he does for her.","Letter from Sholto T. Stuart to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to his upcoming wedding. He asks Washington for the use of one of his enslaved men for the dining room for the wedding day. An enslaved man from Stuart's household escaped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, regarding the sale of an enslaved woman named Milly.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Discusses purchase of shares in Dismal Swamp Company.","To Mount Vernon. Mason writes urging to vote in the election of a magistrate for the district.","Norfolk to Alexandria. Reports purchase of shares and feels he will be able to purchase more in the near future.","Bollingbrook. Bolling writes that he hopes to see Augustine soon. The previous month his steamer was caught in the ice, and he managed to get to shore and visit two sons.","William writes that he is sending 4 bushels of clover seed and gives an account of it.","Judith is sure Augustine's family will be very happy in Fauquier. Mr. Alexander's health is poor. Their overseer \"keeps the hands active by a natural authority without severity.\" Would like his advice as to Dr. Crawford's estate. Describes her money problems.","Accotink. Letter about the sale of cedar posts.","To Mount Vernon.","Judith writes that there is much illness in her family. She discusses a trustee for her estate. They had a huge hailstorm, which resulted in many broken panes of glass.","Alexandria. Letter about the sale of horses, with pencil sketch of well on verso.","Alexandria. Mrs. Hooff writes about sending a horse to Mount Vernon for Augustine to sell.","Waverly. Washington gives a report on his health and a possible consultation in Baltimore. Discusses some financial and family matters.","Charlestown. Condolence letter on the death of Augustine's wife, Nelly.","Alexandria. Letter on Burke and Herbert stationary, about the loss of a $500 note.","Letter about acquiring a bull and some sheep.","Beverley writes about church matters and whether to split the parish. In a P.S. dated the following day, he writes that snow prevents his meeting Augustine but he really wants the matter settled.","A letter about church matters.","Beverley writes about Mr. Henderson and decisions on church matters, writing that there are many bad feelings on all sides.","To Waveland. Writes that ministers of the gospel travel on the rail line for half fare, after making themselves known to the conductor. He would like to visit but is unable always to control his time.","Accotink. A response to complaints about cedar posts sold to Augustine.","Jane Byrd writes to her cousin, John Augustine Washington III, updating him on family members. She also relays a plan, from Thomas, in which they are planning to move their enslaved persons further south and wonders if John would also like to do so. She concludes by lamenting on the state of the country. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","William recommends that Augustine break up Cousin Hannah's establishment. Her store accounts have been going unpaid, and she has many unpaid bills. If something is not done soon, William will relinquish his trusteeship.","Waverly. Reports the death of Charles a few days after Augustine left him. Says he has lost all his little family, save one, and is left to \"travel the remainder of life's journey alone.\" Refers to being comforted by religion. Charles left no will so he would appreciate any information Augustine has as regards his worldly affairs.","Letter from Rebecca J. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, thanking him for his offer to assist her sister, Charlotte. Discusses her financial debt due to house and farm management at her estate, Claymont Court. Autograph letter signed, 5 pages.","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to Edward 'Ned' C. Turner concerning scheduling a vestry meeting. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Judith B. Alexander writes to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, about the beginning of the Civil War. She expresses her fear about the danger that John, his brother, Richard B. Washington, and his sister's and cousin's sons are facing. She also describes the \"delicate\" young soldiers she saw in her travels to Richmond. She provides updates on many family and friends. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Letter from Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III, updating him on the conditions at Waveland, Washington's estate, while he is absent in the army. He reports that the overseer at Mount Vernon has said that the enslaved population is in a state of rebellion there. He worries that if the Union army takes possession of Camp Pickens; a large number of enslaved people have been sent to the area to build embankments. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, with envelope","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.","Letter from Judith B. Alexander to her nephew, John Augustine Washington III, in which she provides him with updates on his family, including his daughter Louisa, while he is away fighting in the Civil War. She laments him being in danger, and wishes him safety. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Anna writes about the rain and looking forward to Augustine's visit.","Letter from a 'Cousin Fanny' to John Augustine Washington III concerning the death of her mother. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","To Mount Vernon. Hannah writes that Cary would like to visit Augustine.","Richwoods. Aunt C. would like a nice cedar cane from the vault to walk with. Thanks him for kindness shown to her boys while with him. Will greatly miss Mr. Tyng as the pastor of the church. Mr. Ambler is not the same.","To Mount Vernon. Her health is good, and she plans to visit soon. Mr. Alexander does not like to be away from home for long, even though he loves seeing them all. Has a large corn crop and an excellent garden. She has been working in it and fears Nelly and the children will take her for an \"Indian.\"","Will see the family in Jefferson and hopes they get there soon for their health. Asks for money to travel.","To Mount Vernon. Judith tells Augustine not to send a carriage for her. She will take a public conveyance. Hopes to see Maria soon. Reports that Bushrod Washington Herbert is disposed to be melancholy.","Judith wants to stay with Augustine for a few days to discuss business. Reports on the health of Maria. His mother is well, and Richard's new daughter is healthy.","To Mount Vernon. Wants the receipt for Augustine's compounded pills. Is returning the nice and expensive cloak she was given. Promises to write someday as if \"I was talking to you.\"","William wants to meet with Thomas Washington to determine how close they can come in the price of Wakefield.","Requests various plants be sent to her as she has \"nothing but stumps \u0026 poverty around my dwelling.\" Her darling boy has been ill with scarlet fever but is improving.","Mason writes sending some tobacco seeds of a truly fine quality for his\n\"hooka.\" Gives instructions on how to plant the seed.","Hollin Hall to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, mentions Jane C. Washington. Also discusses a\nwoman who wronged him.","Autograph letter signed, mentioning a visit by Dr. Mason.","With a list of slaves in pencil on verso in John Augustine's hand.","Turner writes about an upcoming visit and wants to know about arrangements for a bond. The letter was carried by \"Joe,\" likely an enslaved man.","Letter from Benjamin W. Leigh to John Augustine Washington III inviting him to dine at a boarding house with 'our mess, Mr. Mangum, Mr. Black, Mr. Garland'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Aunt CB writes to John Augustine Washington updating him about several family members and friends who have died or are ill. Hannah Lee Alexander laments the death of her daughter, Polly, and several other family members. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about family finances and sends a check for $100. She also updates John on the death of a family friend. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","Autograph letter on Shenandoah Valley Rail Road stationary, recommending Lawrence Washington for a railroad project in Texas.","Acknowledges receipt of $25 from George Light.","Encloses a list of revolutionary bills and asks if Washington would like to purchase them.","Regrets sale of four Gibraltar engravings and hopes he can convince the Ladies to raise the money to keep them at Mount Vernon.","Hurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and \"is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.\"","Bradley discuss the return of Washington's son, Augustine, from Europe, as well as the price of the \"Middleton\" autograph George Washington letter.","Dorsey wishes to sell some china from the Willis family – particularly a plate that belonged to Princess Murat, great-niece of General Washington and, by marriage, of Napoleon Bonaparte.","Dandridge wants to sell the Braddock Sash, which she says is in a very good state of preservation.","Dandridge writes that she still wants to sell the Braddock Sash and has contacted the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the Colonial Dames, and the Society of Colonial Wars.","Stone, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes that he is unable to purchase the Braddock sash or make an offer for it.","Dorsey wants Washington to examine a painting and other relics at the home of Captain and Mrs. Willis near Front Royal.","Writes about two Washington surveys in his possession and discusses the sale of other manuscripts. He asks Washington if he has any books from George Washington's library bearing his signature and bookplate.","Writing from the Library of the Boston Athenaeum, Lane requests a description of Washington's copy of Brown's Bible.","Lane thanks Washington for his description of George Washington's copy of Brown's Bible. He also mentions Washington's copy of the \"Young man's companion,\" which was said to have been given to General Grant.","Bradley writes that he has received a volume from Bushrod Washington's library entitled \"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte\" from the Bishop. The Bishop would like to purchase a book from George Washington's library, as well as another Washington manuscript. Bradley suggests Washington try to sell him Bushrod Washington and Lawrence's Lewis's ledger as executors of Washington's estate.","Writes criticizing the librarian Mrs. Dawson, saying that, although there are rare works under her care, she never knows their value. Dawson has been sending bookplates to Washington.","Mrs. Dawson, librarian of the Charleston Library, writes sending bookplates and continental bills.","Salley is sending three historic bookplates for Washington to examine and hopefully purchase.","Describes the provenance of the bookplates he sent, which he believes are American.","Page writes that he does not feel the \"journal\" is as valuable or interesting as he had hoped.","Typescript letter with autograph note in the hand of Lawrence Washington on behalf of the Christ Church Musical Committee. A letter informing Miss Stuart that there have been complaints about the music at church and her salary will be reduced.","Typescript letter signed from Lawrence to his sister, regarding the Vestry's handling of complaints about the music at church.","Letter about purchasing property owned by Lawrence, with a sketch of the land.","Draft letter from Lawrence Washington to Mrs. James Blaisdell regarding the return of two books stolen from his home, Audley, during the Civil War: an edition of Aesop's Fables, and a copy book used by George Washington when he was a child. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Gunther is sending a $25 check for the purchase of 4 books: Maid of the Doe, Memoirs of Lafayette, Religion of Nature, and Smith's History.","Discusses Washington's discovery of a Robert Beverley bookplate and wishes to use his letter in the Ex Libris Journal.","Terry writes that he does not wish to purchase the Joseph Miller plate at the price mentioned but is interested in making a new offer.","Letter discussing the bookplate of Abraham Lott.","Letter about the sale of manuscripts.","Seabrook acknowledges the receipt of a check from Washington. He discusses book prices and writes that several descendants of William Washington are now living in Charleston.","Typescript copy.","Typescript draft with autograph corrections, regarding the senator's opposition to Senate Bill 1238 for the relief of the estate of General Washington.","Letter regarding the genealogy of the Winn family and the bookplate of Rev. Richard Winn that Washington had in his possession.","Letter regarding a bookplate belonging to Rev. Richard Winn.","Typescript copy. Letter about the Washington sword purchased by the New York State Library.","William discusses an article he is writing about the swords of Washington.","Five typescript copies of a letter sent by Lawrence to William regarding the history of the Washington sword he sold to Mr. William F. Havemeyer, which was later presented to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","William writes about a statement he had requested regarding the authenticity of Washington's sword. He has just read Paul Wilstach's book on Mount Vernon.","Campbell writes about the authenticity of Washington's Frederick the Great sword, which Professor Van Tyne of the University of Michigan has \"absolutely no confidence in.\" She also discusses conflicting opinions about a portrait of Mary Ball Washington by Robert Edge Pine.","Carter writes that it had always been her impression that the Washington silver and sword were sent to her father at Kinlock and concealed in the pigeon house during the war, after which they were returned to the family.","Marshall has an \"old fashioned brass fender\" bought by his uncle, Lewis Marshall, at the sale at Waveland of John Augustine Washington III's estate. The fender is believed to come from Mount Vernon.","Letter about dueling pistols that once belonged to Col. Washington.","Autograph letter unsigned. An incomplete and undated letter written by Lawrence to his wife, Fannie.","Untitled manuscript by Lawrence Lewis concerning his defence of the Confederacy and his father, John Augustine Washington III. Lewis responds to an argument that there hadn't been instances of Northern writers criticizing the South prior to 1860. He lists several authors including Frederick Law Olmstead. Autograph document, 7 numbered pages.","One page of notes in the hand of Lawrence Washington, regarding the return of books stolen by Major Osborne from Waveland during the Civil War.","Autograph document in the hand of Lawrence Washington.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Tape repairs, with some text loss. Smith writes to ask why one hogshead of tobacco made by George Washington was refused. Washington's waggoner informed him that the head was somewhat damaged being prized out of the door.","Letter from Corbin Washington to G.R.L. Tuberville concerning his recent travels and arrival at Haywood. Gives a list of items that a man named Charles is carrying in his saddlebag on the journey, inlcuding pin-cushions and petticoats. Discusses getting building supplies such as wood and shingles at Fairfax. He expects a good corn harvest. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel (torn).","St. Clair, Staunton, to Mrs. Frances Hubbard, Williamsburg. Letter addressed to \"My dear dear Mama.\"","One page of accounts, with a letter from Samuel B. Gordon to Robert Beverley dated 1799 October 4","John Rose, Montrose, to William Augustine Washington, Haywood. Writes about a jury's unfavorable judgment in the case of a bond.","Letter from John Law to Thomas Swann asking him to pay $76.95 to Charles L. Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from John Law to John Lloyd concerning a bank draft on Thomas Swann in favor of Mr. Charles Francisco. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from Charles Calvert Stuart to John Augustine Washington, which contains a forwarded letter to Washington from Edward C. Marshall on the same bifolium sheet. Stuart discusses his plans to send around 20 enslaved people from his household from Louisa to a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Stuart's letter includes a letter directed to him and and intended for Washington from Edward C. Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, VA, concerning Lewis' possible interest in purchasing Warner Hall. Includes calculations from potential price per acre. Autograph letter signed 2 pages. ","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her daughter, Anna Maria Washington, informing her that she will be away until after Christmas and instructing her to give the servants meat and lard before the holiday. Follows with discussions about various family members. Autograph letter signed, three pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Elizabeth Bowyer, Thorn Hill, to Miss Frances Griggs, Charlestown. Sends greetings to many acquaintances and relations. Has been taking music lessons in the winter. Asks when they are coming to see them and for information on various relations.","Caleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.","Discusses the death of Louisa. Writes that Mr. Alexander will bring the corn crop up soon. Gives news of various acquaintances.","George Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.","F. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.","Bella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn't send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.","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.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Hannah writes of family news and says that things have been gloomy at Blakeley since Jane left. She is happy to hear about the birth of a daughter to Nelly.","Letter from Ann Maury to her distant cousin, Eleanor Love Selden Washington. This is a letter of introduction, in which she presents her neighbor in New York, Charles W. Foster, who wishes to visit Mount Vernon. She claims that Foster is 'making a pilgrimage to that spot which must always have uncommon interest in the eyes of every true American, associated as it is with the memory of the truly great and good man whose name you bear'. A note on the envelope indicates this was hand-delivered by Foster to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with envelope with partial wax seal.","Letter from Elizabeth Selden to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, concerning her financial hardships. She discusses two enslaved people, a man named John and a woman named Caroline. She discusses various family members. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Alexandria. Reminds board that the canal company has no rights to his property known as Selden's Lot. Also requests the completion of a bridge across the canal and that they complete gravelling the road on the eastern embankment.","Baltimore. A letter regarding a shipment of guano to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon. Law recommends repacking the original bags from the Pacific into casks.","Prospect Hill to Mount Vernon. Describes a table setting for a wedding. Kate's wedding has been broken off, and Hannah is glad about it. Really wants to see them. Description of drought and crops. Discusses health of various relatives and acquaintances.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd tells Nelly to take a train when she visits, as she and the children will be more comfortable. Gives news of various family members.","Two letters, one from M.F. Lippitt and one from M.B. Lippitt, on one folded sheet. Both concern news about various family members and pending travel plans. Autograph letters signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel and red wax seal.","Hollin Hall. Encloses a letter from John Augustine Washington III, which he wants shown to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances of the House of Delegates. Refers to a petition alleging mercenary motives in annexing part of Fairfax County to Alexandria.","Letter about exchanging and reissuing stock certificates.","Norfolk to Berryville. Letter about purchasing a tract of land in Nansemond County that Lewis is one of the heirs to.","Bogglesville. Reports that Nansemond land is most likely worthless, as the timber has all been cut, and many people claim parts of it as it adjoins their land.","Baltimore to Mount Vernon. Lloyd writes that she will send Louisa's bonnet. Shares news about Fanny Lee and Hannah Stuart. Has made a beautiful purse for Augustine.","Alexandria. Requests Lee accompany Cazenove to the city, along with Augustine Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Judith wishes to hear from Nelly. Very hot, dry weather, affecting the corn crop and grass. No cholera yet. Only one baby on their property. Sends greetings to many people.","A letter signed \"Mother,\" about a trip to Baltimore where she was robbed at the depot of her purse. She is sending two dresses and hopes Charlotte is doing well at school.","Alexandria. Letter about the purchase of lumber.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she enjoyed her visit to Mount Vernon and the family. Looks often at the daguerreotype. Recommends they go to Jefferson. Continues on 12 July: Met Mrs. Payne and is raising money for her to go to the springs for her health. Gives news about various people.","Spring Bank. Letter from Thomas L. Ellzen to George Mason with a copy of Mason's reply on the inner fold. Concerns new road passing through their lands.","Annapolis. Bacon writes that the Charles County delegation does not want anyone to induce the Virginia Legislature to pass a similar law to the Maryland one. Recommends appealing directly to the Virginia Legislature without involving the General Assembly of Maryland.","To Mount Vernon. Judith writes that she heard that Nelly was \"pale and not strong.\" Gives accounts of other people's health and her own. Dr. Stewart's daughters will try to visit Nelly at Mount Vernon so they can see it \"with family there.\"","Letter regarding the delivery of deeds.","Boyden writes to recommend his daughter as a governess, in response to an advertisement in the Southern Churchman.","To Mrs. Julian (Eleanor Love Selden Washington) Howard, by right of her descent from Richard Bennett who was governor of Virginia from 1652-1655.","Letter addressed to \"My dear Uncle,\" announcing the death of Fanny's mother and giving an account of her final illness.","Letter discussing a coat of arms for the Willis and Rich families found under the floor of a church.","Letter sending two India prints from the photogravures made from the portrait of Lawrence Washington, which Washington allowed them to photograph.","A descendant of Mary Ball writes to see how she can claim money to be paid to the heirs of General Washington.","Discusses funeral costs and money being raised for the church.","Letter regarding property owned by Samuel W. Washington","Typescript copy. Morrison responds from the Library of Congress to Dodge's inquiry about the relationship between Lund Washington and George Washington.","Typescript letters to and from various art museums and libraries seeking information on the portrait of Lawrence Washington in his mother's possession, as well as letter regarding the appraisal, potential sale, and exhibition of the portrait.","Correspondence about the loan of 7 manuscript and print music books formerly owned by Ann Washington, wife of Bushrod Washington, to the Library of Congress.","Letter from the Director of Research at the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery regarding the letters of Robert E. Lee, \"To Markie.\"","Letters concerning the sale of the Charles Town Water Works.","Typescript letters to and from Regent Harriet C. Towner, Julian Howard Washington, and Patty W. Washington concerning the termination of Julian's employment at Mount Vernon.","Hook is interested in purchasing any books or manuscripts that Miss Washington has dated prior to 1866.","Letter regarding a set of William and Mary College Quarterly that belonged to Anne's father, Lawrence Washington. With Mrs. Adams's reply of the same date.","Letter from James Lewis Hook to Miss Washington concerning interest in buying books.","Encloses a typescript of a Bushrod Washington letter recently acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union.","A letter about family heirlooms addressed to Betty, with the reply.","Letters about replacing the frames for the Brooks map and Sampson Derrel deed which were lost or misplaced by the Library of Congress.","Caldwell writes that she found some old stock certificates in the Goshen Land and Investment Co.","A letter from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the death of Anne's mother and the opening of the Centennial exhibit at Mount Vernon.","A letter and loan agreement with the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation at Stratford Hall.","Letter requesting a photostatic copy of the will of John Washington.","2 copies. Letter offering for sale manuscripts and books from the library of George Washington.","Letter thanking Anne for the paintings she lent to a recent exhibition.","Letter regarding the sale of Washington family relics to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.","Letter to the Regent discussing the potential sale of Washington family relics.","A letter declining the purchase of books that belonged to Bushrod Washington but were not part of Washington's library.","Letter regarding the recent purchase of two Bushrod Washington letters.","Letter and check from the sale of a miniature of Burwell Bassett by Charles Willson Peale.","Concerning a miniature of Col. Burwell Bassett by C. W. Peale.","Letter about the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.","Letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the gift of one volume of Samuel Ireland's \"Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon,\" inscribed by Eleanor Parke Lewis to her daughter.","Letter about a book titled \"The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings\" from the library of John Augustine Washington III that was recently brought to Mount Vernon.","Letter enclosing a carbon copy of Patty's will as well as a carbon copy of a legal memorandum regarding Washington family correspondence stipulated in the will.","Letters and documents related to the sale and gift of Washington family documents and artifacts to the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria.","Letter concerning the Daniel Webster Papers Project.","Letter enclosing a copy of her second codicil, bequeathing her personal property to her nephew, Lawrence Washington.","Discusses various relatives' health. Talks about visiting friends. Discusses flowers and birds – mockingbirds are keeping her awake at night.","Lloyd writes that she wants to visit, but Nelly need not trouble herself about her. \"I am entirely ready with my little things.\" The new stove is giving them nicer bread than before.","To Mount Vernon. William writes to his mother that he is attending the Whig Convention with his brother Richard. The Potomac is frozen over, so they will take the nearest road across the country to Fredericksburg.","To Mount Vernon. She will delay her visit to Mount Vernon until they return from Jefferson. Hopes the children and Clara can stay with her until their return.","Autograph document. A poem on death, with text loss.","Autograph document. A poem written on the death of a young daughter.","A letter to Nelly from her sister about purchasing clothes for Lawrence and the children.","Autograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.","Mason requests a value for a property described in detail. Wants to know\nwhat rent it would bring and about insurance, whether it is fireproof, and what the taxes are.","Letter regarding the shipment of two boxes of books, with shipping note and 6-page typescript list of the books titled 'Miscellaneous Collection of Books'.","Letter regarding Fannie's will.","Letter from Richard Henderson to John Bailey concerning an impending court proceeding and the need to receive certain paperwork in order to file on time. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Recipient unknown. \"A true copy from the Bond in Richmond City office.\"","Sketch of Christ Church in Alexandria, with remarks about the grounds and exact descriptions of the boundaries.","Autograph document signed.","Document signed John A. Washington.","Receipt for $20 that John Augustine Washington II paid for the making of a court bench.","Receipt for the shipment of 17 bags of Peruvian guano from Baltimore. With a letter from Samuel K. George to John Augustine dated 1 March 1845, stating that the guano was shipped on the steamboat Columbia.","2 invoices for blacksmith services.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Agreement appointing James Guy as arbitrator in a \"cause of difference\" regarding a bridge afloat in the Potomac. Awards $135 to Washington.","Document, bill and receipt from Gustavus Lesur to John Augustine Washington III for $696.60 for the building of a servant's house. Docket indicates the building was erected at Waveland. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of ¼ part of a share in the Dismal Swamp Company for $3000. Notarized by Charles Sharp. With two receipts from Peter B. Prentis, Clerk of Nansemond County, to John Augustine Washington III.","For the purchase of household goods.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Receipt written to John Augustine Washington III by Judith B. Alexander for the sum of $40.75 Washington paid to her as an annuity from the estate of his father, John Augustine Washington II. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","For sale of Dismal Swamp Land Co. stock.","For a partial share in the Dismal Swamp Company.","Granting the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad switch at Blakeley.","Typescript and signed will, with carbon copy draft.","For the collection of books in Carter Library.","Carbon copy of the last will and testament of Anne M. Washington.","Sketch showing arrangement of pews in Christ Church in Alexandria, with the annual pew rent of each indicated.","2 leaves of survey notes in different hands","Document suggesting amendments to a legal compromise.","Handwritten and typescript copies of genealogical notes about the Washington family.","Typescript document entitled \"A list of officers of the army and navy, who have received lands from Virginia for Revolutionary services.\"","3 typescript copies. An act providing for the erection of a monument to Washington.","Typescript document.","Typescript letter by \"A Friend and Admirer of the Late Mr. Lawrence Washington,\" speaking against the government's unfair treatment of Lawrence Washington's widow.","Typescript copy. A bill to incorporate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, and to authorize the purchase of a part of Mount Vernon place.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Clipped article about a Mr. Joseph I. Keefer who received a letter about a volume of Shakespeare signed by Washington. The book was purportedly stolen from the house of John Augustine Washington by the 8th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War.","2 typescript copies of an article from the Winchester, Va. Historical Magazine.","To reimburse the estate of General George Washington.","Printed copy of Bill 3137 concerning the reimbursement of General George Washington's estate for lands in Ohio lost by conflciting grants made under U.S. authority. Typescript document, 3 pages.","Typescript blurb by Kate Brownlee Sherwood with manuscript corrections. A review of the book Washington, the Man and the Mason, by Charles A. Callahan.","Invitation to a commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the notification by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress of the election of George Washington as first President of the United States of America.","Typescript document.","Typescript document.","Autograph document in very fragile condition.","Typescript copy.","2 envelopes, 1 docketed \"copies of power of attorney \u0026 bonds sent to Chicago.\"","Taken by C. M. Bell of Washington, D.C. With genealogical notes on verso.","Two photograph copies of a painting of Louis XVI. 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I at first thought that the house was falling or that a volcano had burst in about a quarter of a mile from - I hardly knew where, as I found myself lying with nothing between me and floor except a mattress about three feet wide. I was soon enlightened as to the cause of the disturbance by an old cadet who in the dim light of the very early morning","[End of letter written vertically at right top]","Since finishing the last line I have received Jim's letter. Present the old fellow my compliments and tell him to do so some more. Tell Sister Cora please to write quick. I will write to Sis Lis in a few days. I intended to copy this letter but the drum is sounding and I must close. You must answer this soon. s/Eddie","morning, as he stood dressing close by, I had not noticed. He remarked in a tone which seemed anything but motherly, \"Rat, get up, Sir, and go to reveille.\" At this I opened my eyes somewhat wider, and remembering the state of affairs, I thought it best to do as he said. I got up and doing as he did, hurried on my clothes, not tying my shoes or washing my face or combing my hair, and rushed frantically down three flights of steps to the front of the barracks. All the cadets were there before me. We fell in companies and answered to our names as the Or. Sr. called the roll. We were then disbanded and were given ½ hour to make our toilets and clean up our room.","In cleaning up our room we have to take everything from the tables and chairs and put them in their proper place and have to roll up our beds in a bundle about 2 feet in diameter and lay them in a corner. At the end of the half hour the inspector visits and sees that everything is right. Then in a few minutes the drum calls us to the front and we fall in and after our names have been called we march into the breakfast room. 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I at first thought that the house was falling or that a volcano had burst in about a quarter of a mile from - I hardly knew where, as I found myself lying with nothing between me and floor except a mattress about three feet wide. I was soon enlightened as to the cause of the disturbance by an old cadet who in the dim light of the very early morning","[End of letter written vertically at right top]","Since finishing the last line I have received Jim's letter. Present the old fellow my compliments and tell him to do so some more. Tell Sister Cora please to write quick. I will write to Sis Lis in a few days. I intended to copy this letter but the drum is sounding and I must close. You must answer this soon. s/Eddie","morning, as he stood dressing close by, I had not noticed. He remarked in a tone which seemed anything but motherly, \"Rat, get up, Sir, and go to reveille.\" At this I opened my eyes somewhat wider, and remembering the state of affairs, I thought it best to do as he said. 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Each one having reached the seat assigned assumes the position of a soldier and standing staring the boy on the opposite of the table in the face (who by the way in my case is mighty ugly), we have to wait until everybody has formed in his place. Then at the word \"be seated\" each head of the three hundred cadets bobs down and we commence eating.","At the end of fifteen minutes we are commanded to rise. We at the door again fall in and march round to the front, there we disband. For fifteen minutes we do what we please. Then the drum calls us to study. We recite until one o'clock when time is given for dinner. We march to dinner and march back as we did at breakfast. At 2 o'clock we are again called to study. At 4 o'clock we are dismissed. At 4 ½ we are called for evening drill. The drill lasts 1 ½ hours. We have then 15 minutes to fix for dress parade. After parade 5 minutes is given to change clothes. We then march to supper and the dinner ceremony is repeated. We have then 15 minutes, when we are called to study. We study until half past nine when we are called to tattoo. Then in five minutes the drum sounds for blowing out lights. The inspector visits immediately to see that everybody is in bed and then nothing is heard but the tread or challenge of the sentinel until five in the morning.","Now, Pa, when you remember that we are compelled to clean our shoes before falling in ranks every time and that it must be done well, for even a speck on the heel is noticed, you must know that I am right busy. Tell Sis Lizzie I have entered the third class and am studying mathematics, Descriptive Geometry. Give everybody my love and write soon. Tell Ma and Sister that I do love them a heap more for their letters which were received just when I was most homesick. Kiss Sister Cora and ask her please to write. 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He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_426#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_426.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Jones, Edward R. Papers","title_ssm":["Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1861-1898, circa 1992"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1861-1898, circa 1992"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC 01262","/repositories/2/resources/426"],"text":["SC 01262","/repositories/2/resources/426","Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers","Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862","Battle of Gaines' Mill, 1862","Battle of Locust Grove, 1862","Battle of Malvern Hill, 1862","Battle of South Mountain, 1862","Battle of West Point (Ga.), 1865","Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861","Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va.,1862","Fredericksburg (Va.), Battle of, 1862","Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863","Malvern Hill (Va.), Battle of, 1862","Peninsular Campaign, 1862","South Mountain, Battle of, Md., 1862.","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Programs","35 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Edward R. Jones, Jr. served as a private in Company K, 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Col. John M. Gosline's Penn. Zouaves). Jones served in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and saw action at Fredericksburg, West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run.","This collection was previously identifed as Mss 94 J57.","Processed by Daisy Hougan in 1994.","Letters, 1861-1898, bulk, 1861-1864, of Edward R. Jones, Jr. of Co. K, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Col. John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves) written to his mother, aunt, cousin, and William Butt, Jr. Letters were written from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and describe camp life and battle, express his views on the war, and discuss family affairs. Includes a description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Letters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Item 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.","Bound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. 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Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Letters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Item 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.","Bound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. 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Jones, Jr. of Co. K, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Col. John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves) written to his mother, aunt, cousin, and William Butt, Jr. Letters were written from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and describe camp life and battle, express his views on the war, and discuss family affairs. Includes a description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. Poriss of Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_426","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_426.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Jones, Edward R. Papers","title_ssm":["Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1861-1898, circa 1992"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1861-1898, circa 1992"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC 01262","/repositories/2/resources/426"],"text":["SC 01262","/repositories/2/resources/426","Edward R. Jones, Jr. Papers","Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862","Battle of Gaines' Mill, 1862","Battle of Locust Grove, 1862","Battle of Malvern Hill, 1862","Battle of South Mountain, 1862","Battle of West Point (Ga.), 1865","Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861","Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va.,1862","Fredericksburg (Va.), Battle of, 1862","Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863","Malvern Hill (Va.), Battle of, 1862","Peninsular Campaign, 1862","South Mountain, Battle of, Md., 1862.","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Programs","35 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Edward R. Jones, Jr. served as a private in Company K, 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Col. John M. Gosline's Penn. Zouaves). Jones served in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and saw action at Fredericksburg, West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run.","This collection was previously identifed as Mss 94 J57.","Processed by Daisy Hougan in 1994.","Letters, 1861-1898, bulk, 1861-1864, of Edward R. Jones, Jr. of Co. K, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Col. John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves) written to his mother, aunt, cousin, and William Butt, Jr. Letters were written from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and describe camp life and battle, express his views on the war, and discuss family affairs. Includes a description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Letters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Item 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.","Bound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. 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Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Letters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.","Item 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.","Bound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. 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Jones, Jr. of Co. K, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Col. John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves) written to his mother, aunt, cousin, and William Butt, Jr. Letters were written from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. and describe camp life and battle, express his views on the war, and discuss family affairs. Includes a description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and Jones' part at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). He also discusses battle conditions at West Point, Gains Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, 3rd Fredericksburg, and 2nd Bull Run. Collection also contains post-war correspondence discussing the war and an 1898 roster of Survivors of the 95th Pennsylvania., with Edward R. Jones then listed as living in Beverly, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1861-1864, from Edward R. Jones, Jr., private of Company \"K,\" 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Colonel John M. Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves), to his mother, aunt and cousin, William Butt, Jr. Letters are written from Virginia, Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland and describe conditions in camp and on the battlefield and express his views on the Civil War, as well as family news. Includes description of John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers and his [ERJ] part in the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 23, 1862). Wrote that the battles in which they played a prominent part were West Point, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove. They were also under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run. Also included are letters from Edward R. Jones, Sr., to his brother Shipley Jones in Washington, D.C.; E. Douglass to her husband; Patrick Egan, Jones' company commander, saying that Jones was a good soldier; and Joseph H. Jones to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, giving up all rights to his space in the family cemetery plot. also included is an 1898 Roster of Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Edward R. Jones is listed on page eleven as living in Beverly, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Enlisting, 11 October 1861\n11 October 1861. E. R. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa.], to his brother, J. Shipley Jones, in or near Washington, D. C. His [ERJ] son, Edward, has enlisted in Colonel [John M.] Gosline's regiment [Edward is in Company K and the Captain's name is Heunes]; Edward will be leaving for Washington shortly and wishes to see him [JSJ] to visit him and to provide \"any little thing\" which Edward might need; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 2: Troop Movements, 18 October 1861\n18 Oct[ober 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Headquarters, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Kendall Green in Washington, D. C., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia]. Arrived early last Sunday morning; the camp is ten minutes walk from Washington and had been previously occupied by other regiments so that the trenches were already dug; there was a scarcity of water; left Philadelphia about six o'clock Saturday evening often a long march, much \"noise and confusion\" and \"an elegant supper\"; went next to Chester and Wilmington by train; crossed the Susquehanna at Perrysville and arrived at Havre-de-gras; went next to Baltimore, where his regiment had to march two miles to get to the other depot and saw \"but one or two flags flying and but little cheering\"; arrived in Washington, rested, and had dinner of \"a slice of hard bread and a cupful of weak coffee\"; \"Uncle Shipley\" showed him around and they visited the old capitol, which was being used as a prison, visited \"Uncle Shipley's home\"; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 3: Alexandria, 4 November 1861\n4 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Alexandria, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.]. Marched last Monday to Bladensburg, [Md.], six miles north of Washington; one guard shot and killed by a rebel prowler and two poisoned a few days before he arrived by a woman who sold them milk; the area is mostly secessionist and part of the \"celebrated\" Black Horse Cavalry recruited there; marched the next day through Alexandria, got lost, nearly got shot as they passed through Fort Ellsworth, being mistaken at first for the enemy, many men gave out and a baggage wagon broke down, and the others couldn't get around it, so they were forced to camp in the open air; attached at the moment to Brigadier General [William Buel] Franklin's Brigade, composed mostly of New York troops plus one Maine regiment; many were at the [first] battle of Bull Run and one regiment lost almost half its men in that battle; every day the same routine; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 4: Officers, 26 October 1861\n26 Oct[ober 18]61. E. R. Jones, Jr., Camp Kendall Green, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Visited with \"Uncle Shipley\" twice since the last letter and visited \"places of interest\"; was \"very much interested\" by the Patent Office; there are some fine private dwellings; although the public buildings \"are all that could be expected, of the city itself I cannot say so much\"; reviewed with seven other regiments by Brigadier General [George Archibald] McCall at Meridian Hill and did very well; accompanied the body of Colonal Baker to the grave and fired over his remains; flags at half-mast; the President [Abraham Lincoln], General [Robert Kingston] Scott and most of the Cabinet attended [Baker's burial]; regiment improving in discipline; commissioned officers good - Colonel was a captain in the state militia and a strict disciplinarian while the Captain was 13 years in the regular army; report of a battle at Newport News in which the Union was defeated and 100 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing but it was \"probably a hoax.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 5: Troop Review, 23 November 1861\n23 Nov[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin Will[iam] Butt, Jr., (Philadelphia, Pa.).  His regiment took part in a grand review and it was \"a magnificent spectacle\"; there was infantry, cavalry, and 20 batteries of field artillery; the President [Abraham Lincoln] and General [George Brinton] McClellan attended; expecting a ground inspection by Inspector General Davis but due to bad weather it has been postponed; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 6: Deserter, 13 December 1861\n13 Dec[ember 18]61. E[dward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Headquarteres, Gosline's Zouaves, Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Witnessed an execution of a private of the New York First Cavalry; the private was executed because he tried to desert but was captured by a Colonel of the Third New Jersey; finished framwork of logs; a soldier's life \"seems to agree with me very well.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 7: Skirmish and Disease, 26 December 1861\n26 Dec[ember 18]61. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  A man in E. R. Jones' Company by the name of William Geary accidentally shot himself and shattered his hand; Geary was taken to the General Hospital in Alexandria where his hand will probably be amputated; fought with some rebel forces from Annandale, who killed a lieutenant from a Jersey regiment and took two or three men from [Louis] Blenker's brigade prisoner; succeeded in driving them back before \"they could do any more damage\"; the first death in the regiment occurred last Sunday evening; the man died of typhoid fever and was from Company C; the disease is getting pretty bad in nearby camps; has caught a cold but won't go to the doctor because \"no one has confidence in the surgeon\"; had a \"very dull time of it on Christmas\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 8: Prisoner Exchange, 13 January 1862\n13 January [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Philadelphia, Pa.].  Are using rifles now instead of the old muskets and the rifles seem \"to be very effective\"; last Saturday there was a return of exchanged prisoners belonging to the 28th New York Volunteers, who seemed \"well pleased with their reception\"; two men came through camp under corporal's guard who had been arrested as  spies; has been taking the \"Bronchial Troches\" that Will sent and believes that they are working; cause of colds in camp was being forced to lie down on bare ground for lack of straw; have strewn evergreens on the floor of the tent, which made it more comfortable; no stove in the tent so are forced to borrow a pan from the cooks and fill it with hot coal, but are not always successful. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 9: Picket Duty, 23 January 1862\n23 Jan[uary 18]61 [1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Posted on picket duty at an old tavern that had named \"Hotel de' Continental\" which Jones called \"not very appropriate\"; got paid while on picket; food was not very good  but bought breakfast from the inhabitants of a farm house for only 25 cents; went back on Tuesday through mud a foot deep; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 10: Bad Weather, 25 January 1862\n25 Jan[uary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his Aunt, no place.    Detailed on guard duty yesterday morning; was very cold and it hailed; very muddy; thanks her for sending the box and assures her that everyone in the company is well cared for, with the possible exception of a young German named Nicholas Klink who has no family or friends. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 11: Disease in the Regiment, 1 February 1862\n1 February [18]62. Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, W[illiam]m Butt, [Philadelphia, Pa.].  William McQuay, \"an old comrade of mine,\" died of typhoid fever at the brigade hospital after being sick about two weeks; Jones helped bury him at the Soldier's burial ground in Alexandria, which had been used before as a cemetery in the War of 1812; small pox has broken out in [Henry Warner] Slocums' brigade, about a quarter of a mile away; the drum major in his [ERJ, Jr.] is in the hospital with small pox; the entire regiment was vaccinated; thanks for sending things to Nicholas Klink; has not seen any rebels in uniform; stove burned so well that it burnt a hole in the tent. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 12: Rumors and Bad Weather, 19 February 1862\n19 Feb[ruary 1862]. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his aunt, no place.    Received her letter yesterday; \"much excitement\" in camp due to the success of land and naval forces in the South; rumor that \"our own and General [Samuel Peter] Heintzelman's divisions\" are to move to Kentucky; desire to move against the rebels; can hear the booming of guns from camp; believes that if the rebels take a stand; \"the bloodiest battle of the war will be fought somewhere in this neighborhood\"; description of Nicholas Klink; received a photograph, which he believes to be very good and will \"prize it accordingly\"; have had miserable weather lately; it snowed on Monday; raining as he wrote the letter and the tent leaks; roads in terrible condition; has a terrible cold but is better than it was before; gives his respects \"to Miss Buckis and all patriotic ladies of your acquaintance.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 13: Wind Damages Camp, 24 February 1862\n24 Feb[ruary 18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., Camp Franklin, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Celebrated [George] Washington's birthday by firing salutes on cannons; the regiment did not celebrate as a whole but each company did something; some members of Company A made a \"tremendous bonfire\"; hurricane blowing outside; trying to prevent the tent from blowing down but doesn't believe that they will succeed; the camp is in \"a terrible condition\" because each company has two or three tents blown down; one of the sutler's tents blew down - it was a boarding house for officers and men; everything edible on the table was taken; the men dislike the sutler because he cheats them so they were glad to get back at him; he did not get any of the stolen property; a daguerreotypist's tent blew down; it had been used for those who wished to have their pictures taken; his camera and most of his stock was destroyed; wind increasing with sunset; the flag pole (which was raised on the 15th of February) blew down and took two tents with it; will probably go on picket next week; the last two or three weeks have been discouraging for the rebels but believes it will take \"several bloody battles\" before the backbone of the rebellion is broken; Mr. [Nicholas] Klink very grateful; in good health; receiving only scanty food - the fault of the quarter master sergeant. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 14: Jersey Regiment, 30 March 1862\n30 March [18]62. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], Camp Franklin, to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Picket duty, near Annandale; advanced on Fairfax, occupied by rebels; the advance, \"consisting of the Jersey Brigade\" under General [Philip] Carney [Kearny] drove the rebels out of the rifle pits, killing several, and taking about forty prisoners; the Jersey regiments went on to Manassas, where they expected to engage the enemy, but found it nearly deserted; marched on the 15th; on guard duty that night and it rained all night; reached camp at two p.m. to find the tents down and stove stolen; tent was torn in several places; serenaded \"General [George] McClellan at his camp half a mile away; McClellan honored them; only regiment in the whole army who serenaded him; said that \"...if circumstances should ever render it necessary for him to pick out a regiment to fight, and if necessary to die with him, that regiment should be our own\"; the regiment greeted him \"with cheer after cheer\"; thousands of troops sent down river, supposedly to Fortress Monroe; expects to join them soon; family news. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 15: Rebel Action, 2 May 1862\n2 May [18]62. Edward R. Jones, Jr., On Peninsula, 5 miles from Yorktown, to his cousin, William Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Marched to Warrington Station and back (over 50 miles); on the 17th, embarked to join [General George Brinton] McClellan at Yorktown; two days previously, some of [Hiram] Berdan's [1st US] Sharp shooters captured 16 rebels; one, an Irishman, claimed to have Union sympathies but was pressed into rebel servicse; the rest \"openly vowed their secession proclivities\"; at Yorktown, the sharp shooters and rebels are almost continually firing at each other; three of [DeWitt Clinton ?] Baxter's Zouaves were severely injured by an exploding shell while playing cards in the woods; one is expected to die; rebels used sheep to try to lure Union men out but it was not successful and so far, \"the sheep have suffered no injury\"; cannonading heavy last night; believes \"the most desperate battle of the war will be fought here\"; corduroy roads constructed; oyster and clams running out; received the \"Trooches\"; respects to Miss Buckis. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 16: Battle at West Point, 10 May 1862\n10 May [18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., 3 miles from West Point, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Enemy retreated from Yorktown on May 4th; disappointed because he wanted to capture or destroy most of their army; believes they retreated to prevent the Union army from doing so; on the morning of the 4th of May, were put on transports and arrived opposite Yorktown that evening; despite orders, some went ashore and returned with spoils of war; seven men from Massachusetts killed by a torpedo left by the rebels; on May 6th, sailed up the York River to West Point; sent to hold the enemy until General [George Brinton] McClellan could catch up with them; landed that night; orderly sergeant of the 27th New York shot by a rebel scout; on May 7th, learned that two divisions of rebels (General [?] Whitely's and [General] Gus[tauvus Woodson] Smith's) were only a mile and a half away; his regiment went out in front as skirmishers, supported by the 31st New York; two men died and several wounded; out numbered three to one, so retreated; fight became general; 31st New York loss was heavier, as they retreated by companies while Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves retreated as skirmishers, reinforced by [General Henry Warner] Slocum's Brigade; saw some terrible wonds; lay out on the ground all night and so was terribly damp in the morning; several were sick from exposure; two rebel deserters reported rebels to be very disheartened; five regiments opposed to his own at one time, including Hampton Legion [begun by Wade Hampton, became part of James Longstreet's Division] out of South Carolina, part of the Louisiana Tigers [a brigade headed by Dick Taylor or Rob Wheat's Louisiana Battalion, part of Taylor's Brigade] and the Texas Rangers; [General George Brinton] McClellan came through camp; request for more \"Troches.\" 8 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 17: Fighting, 26 September 1862\n26 Sept[ember 18]62. Edw[ard R. Jones, Jr., Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Arrived at the Second Battle of Bull Run barely in time to prevent them being overwhelmed by the rebels; his division [[General Henry Warner] Slocums's] crossed to Washington on the 6th after retreating to Centreville, visited Uncle Shipley; marched towards the enemy; drove the enemy from Sugarloaf Mountain on September 10; September 14, attacked the rebels at South Mountain near Cramptons Gap [(Pass), Md.]; defeated the enemy; took 1,000 prisoners; lost 400 men; \"of all the terrible sights I have seen, I have seen nothing to compare with the battlefield of Wednesday...\". 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 18: Presidential Inspection, 10 October 1862\n10 Oct[ober 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near Bakersville, Md., to his cousin, Will[iam, Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Review on [October] 3 by President [Abraham] Lincoln; \"Uncle Abe\" seemed pleased by their performance; on the next day, the brigade was inspected by a United State Inspecting Officer; two days ago, he was assigned to guard Gen[eral John] Newton's headquarters; the rest of the regiment went on picket and are expected back this afternoon; the Confederates occupy the other bank of the Potomac River which at this piont is so narrow, the two sides hold conversations over it, his cold still continues; had some medicine and the \"troches\" did him good; mail irregular. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 19: Burnside Replaces McClellan, 22 November 1862\n22 November [18]62. Ed[ward] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp at Stafford C[our]t House, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].  Crossed the Potomac on Nov[ember] 2 at Berlin using the same pantoon bridge used by General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside a few days before; camped on the 9th at Pisgah [?] Mountain, used by [General John] Porter's signal corps during the last battle of Manassas; on the 10th of October, General [George Brinton] McClellan rode amonst the troops and was well received; the next day, they were paraded and his farewell address was read; the men are dissatisfied but no disturbances yet; enclosed is an old constable's warrant [not here] which he found in the court house; some \"marauders\" broke into the court house and threw the papers all around; detailed to remove the blockade thrown up by [General Irvin] McDowell's troops and to repair the road; this involved working out in the rain so his cold is worse; doctor prescribed a mustard plaster; received the \"troches.\" 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 20: Battle of Fredericksburg, 22 December 1862\n22 Dec[ember 18]62. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    On December 11, ordered to move to the Rappahannock; arrived and, about noon, the engineer corps began putting up a pantoon bridge; when they were nearly done, they were fired upon and ten died; upon hearing this, General [Ambrose Everett] Burnside ordered Fredericksburg to be shelled; enemy driven off and bridge completed; at break of day, his [Franklin's Grand] Division marched across; his [95th] regiment and 32nd New York were in the first line-of-battle; looked for enemy; General [George Dashiell] Bayard [since killed by a shell - died December 14, 1862] sent out a brigade of Pa. Cavalry; found the enemy - three or four killed and several wounded; infantry moved forward - three men wounded; on Saturday, \"a bloody battle was fought\"; his [95th] regiment not actively engaged; a rifle ball struck him on the belt; saved it; withdrew at midnight and marched across the river. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 21: Waiting for Orders, 17 January 1863\n17 January [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., Camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Received orders yesterday to march; three days extra rations were cooked and extra cartridges were issued, bringing each man up to 60 rounds; though they were going to leave that morning but as of yet no orders had been given; since the evacuation of Fredericksburg, the enemy has been working vigorously on the fortifications; would be impossible to move on them in the same way as before with success plus there would be a great loss of life; hopes that \"we will be more ably manoeuvered\"; hasn't received his letter of December 22 and suspects that, since it contained money, it may have been tampered with; thanks him for the \"Post\" and writing paper; constructed a shelter of logs and tents; chimney is smoking; regards to friends; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 22: Douglass Arrives in Salem, 11 February 1863\n11 Feb[ruary] 1863. E. Douglass, Salem, to \"Husband\", no place.  Arrived at \"Brother Lawrence's\" yesterday at 2:30 pm; \"met with a hearty welcome\"; arrived at Philadelphia, father learned that the boat would not be out until March 1, because of repairs, so remained on the boat until she crossed over to Camden; took the nine o'clock cars for Pittstown; arrived at Yorktown and found a car waiting, in which they had a pleasant ride; stage ride not as pleasant as she imagined it; \"Birdie,\" however, slept until \"Alloways Town,\" halfway to Salem; when there, the driver let her out to \"straighten\" herself; fell down five steps to the pavement with the baby; a gentleman saw and offered to take them to Salem; accepted and rested for two hours; had a nice tea; a meeting every night at Brother Lawrence's church; children well; love to everyone at home; will be home on Monday or Tuesday. 4 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 23: Camp Life, 15 March 1863\n15 March [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, [Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Supplied for the last two weeks with bread from Washington; came four times a week but not very fresh; last Tuesday, began to build their own ovens and expect bread from them next Tuesday; Lieutenant returned from furlough; there is a rumor that furloughs have been stopped but believes \"that it has no foundation in fact\"; received the \"post\" and the writing paper; had his picture painted and sent to his [ERJ's] parents; received a letter from Mary Anna - hopes that Uncle Bradley meets \"with more success at farming, that he has in his other ventures\"; going out to sing hymns with the rest of the party. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 24: Hooker Replaces Burnside, 9 April 1863\n9 April [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Reviewed on the 3rd by Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker on a field behind White Oak Church; the ground had originally been covered with oaks but have since been cut down and burned; snowed the following day; supposed to be inspected last Sunday by his brigade general [David Allen Russell] but it was canceled because of the snow; his own and the 3rd corps reviewed yesterday by President [Abraham] Lincoln about 3 1/2 miles from camp; did very well, although the ground was not in good shape; \"The President does not look so well as when I saw him last...He has a haggard and care worn expression\"; about six weeks ago, six men from company H were captured as they tried to desert; last Tuesday, the regiment was on dress parade and the prisoners brought out; the sentence of one [O'Neil] was read and he was condemned to be shot, before this could be done, the commanding officer had to consent which he did not do, instead ordered the prisoner returned to duty; weather permitting, they have target practice, company and battalion drills, and dress parade, which leaves them little free time; believes they will shortly move against the enemy; believes they will move to some point above Fredericksburg so they can cross and get to the rear of the works in and around the town; troops have great confidence in Gen[eral Joseph] Hooker; he used to have great confidence in [General George Brinton] McClellan but \"since I have read the report of the committee on the conducting of the campaign on the Peninsula and Maryland, said confidence is much shaken\"; received letter from Emma; still had a cough. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 25: Fredericksburg Events, 18 May 1863\n18 May [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam Butt, Jr.], Philadelphia, Pa.    Camped within a smile of old quarters near White Oak Church; suffered terribly in action at Fredericksburg; took 400 men into the battle, of which 175 and 13 commissioned officers were killed; nothing could compare with that battle; his corps [General John Sedgwick's] lost 4,000 men, of which his division lost most in proportion; drove the enemy from the heights but instead of staying there until they knew what was going on, they were ordered to immediately pursue the enemy; the enemy retired three miles into the country, where [according to prisoners] the enemy was reinforced by [General James] Longstreet; got on either flank, so were fired on from three sides; kept them at bay until evening and then left for the river crossing at Banks Ford at about 4 am; learned about his father's illness the day after the crossing; hear later that his father was slowly improving; his letter \"has still further eased my mind\"; applied for a furlough - the only question is whether or not the commanding officer will give him one; everything is ready to move; ordered to be ready to march at twelve hours' notice; thanks for the money; nearly \"played out.\" 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 26: Enemy Movements, 4 June 1863\n4 June [18]63. Edw[ard] R. Jones, Jr., camp near White Oak Church, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.    Received orders late last night to get under arms; at daylight were in line of battle and remained there until 6:30; three days rations were ordered cooked and readied to distribute; enemy are in force both on the right and the left, on his side of the river; the enemy may attempt to force the lines but thinks they will find it hard to do; \"the boys\" don't have much confidence in [General Joseph] Hooker but slaughtering thousands of \"our men\" for no gain does not \"promote light heartedness\"; very warm weather; lots of exercise the last two days, which weakens him; love to family; respect to inquiring friends. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 27: Guerrillas, 2 August 1863\n2 August [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, W[illia]m Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].  Detailed on guard on Thursday and relieved on Friday; had a general brigadier inspection; at six p.m. marched towards New Baltimore and camped around ten p.m.; changed camp a little distance yesterday; had a dress parade; brigade is detached to keep the road open and support their cavalry \"who are after [Partisan Ranger John Singleton] Mosby and his gang of guerrillas\"; Mosby's men wait to catch stragglers which they either take prisoner or shoot; Mosby captured a brigade staff officer; men want to hang every guerrilla captured; people in the area are \"entirely secesh. The men keep quiet but the women allow themselves more latitude\"; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 28: Enemy Movements, 4 September 1863\n4 Sept[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near New Baltimore, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received his letter while on picket, where they had relieved the 5th Maine Reg[imen]t; due to the sight of small squads of rebel Cavalry seen around the area, they kept a strict watch and were ready to defend against an attack but nothing happened and the enemy disappeared; relieved by the 96th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]; a member of company G of his regiment was taken captive by guerrillas; a member of the 121st New York was with him but escaped to bring back the news; believes they will move before long; enemy is believed to be helped by conscription; next battle will be bloody, he believes, but \"will be the winding up of this rebellion; five conscripts\" attached to the Corn Exchange (118th P[ennsylvania] V[olunteers]) were shot for desertion; still has a cold - the \"troches\" will probably help; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 29: Rappahannock Station, 18 November 1863\n18 November [18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp on South Bank of Hazel River, to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Participated in the fight at Rappahannock Station [Nov. 1, 1863]; his and part of the 3rd brigade were the only active participants although the rest were under heavy artillery fire; due to the hilly countryside, however, little damage was done; combined lost of his and 3rd brigade was 75 killed, 25 wounded; the four regiments making the charge lost the most men, being exposed to the musket fire the most; the 6th Maine suffered quite a bit - saw 26 of them dead on the morning of the 8th; it was \"a glorious success\"; Hoke's brigade of Louisiana and Hayes' of North Carolina were taken, numbering about 1,400 men; his regiment of about 300 men had to guard them until the eighth, when they were relieved by some cavalry; seven artillery pieces and seven stand of colors were taken; about three prisoners taken for every two engaged; on the right of the army; camped near the Hazel River; fort about half a mile away; picket established every night; Gen[eral Joseph Johnson] Bartlett (his brigade commander) taking charge of division in 5th corps; Col[onel Emory] Upton of the 21st south bank of the Rapidan and the papers say there are fortifying; says that this fortification is unnecessary as \"the natural position is stronger even than Fredericksburg\"; troops have confidence in Gen[eral George Gordon] Meade; rumored that he intends to change fronts; heard that the bridge over the Rappahannock was finished yesterday. 2 pp. Autograh letter signed.\nItem 30: Christmas, 26 December 1863\n26 Dec[ember 18]63. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, [William Butt, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.].    Reenlistment a question among troops; having received two letters from Mother telling him not to reenlist, he will probably not reenlist; had a nice Christmas dinner from a box received the day before; dinner was roast turkey with filling, cranberry sauce, mince and cranberry pie, and more; put the turkey bones over the door so that others would know that \"we had kept Christmas up in the old fashioned style\"; fixed in winter quarters and will probably stay there for some time; camp life uneventful except for occasional attacks by \"[General John Singleton] Mosby and his gang\" who will attack a picket of six men with about three times their number and run away as soon as an equal force comes out. [\"Mary Anna\" written on back]. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 31: Furloughs, 6 January 1864\n6 Jan[uary 18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his Uncle and Aunt, no place.    Most of the reenlisted men left for home early yesterday but without arms or regimental colors, which disappointed them because they had been mustered in with the understanding that they'd be able to take them on furlough with them; companies B and E allowed the privilege and will leave tomorrow; duty for the next month will be hard as the remaining men are expected to do the same amount of work; just relieved off picket; guerrilla bands are acting up again; one house nearby used by Mosby's band; didn't attack because they were outnumbered. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 32: Mr. Pillsbury, 16 January 1864\n16 January [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Mr. Pillsbury is mistaken about his having ridden in an ambulance - has never done it except once, about a year and a half ago on the march from White House to Cumberland; Mosby has even settled down; family news. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 33: Boxes from Home, 14 February 1864\n14 February [18]64. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his cousin, Will[iam] Butt, Jr., [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Most of the reenlisted men have returned and brought back articles from home; a messmate brought a package from home; had a general brigade inspection followed by a review; second general inspection in four days; doesn't know the proper way to address a letter to Major [Thomas Worchester] Hyde; box probably destroyed or robbed after being delivered at Brandy Station; the Major probably can't be held responsible for it; about nine out of ten boxes delivered correctly - the loss of his was probably caused by the confusion of the army being on the march; on the 6th the 2nd and part of the 3rd Corps fought with the enemy near Germana Ford; nearly got a job as a compositor at Army Headquarters but was on picket so they detailed someone else; health good; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 34: List of Battles, 10 March 1864\n10 March [1864]. Ed[ward R. Jones, Jr.], camp near Hazel Run, Va., to his mother, [Philadelphia, Pa.].    Received her letter while on picket, where the weather was bad; exposure hasn't done anything bad to his health and in fact, he is feeling better; most in the regiment have colds; relieved from picket this morning; yesterday, four rebel deserters came into camp; another group was expected but didn't come; must be pretty disaffected to do this; Senator Wilson of Massachusetts working on a pay increase bill, so hopes to get paid more; companies B and E arrived on Monday and brought an ensign, presented by the Refreshment Committee and inscribed with the names of the battles in which they took part; battles in which they played a big part are: West Point, Gaines' Mills, Charles' City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, Gettysburg and Locust Grove; under fire at 3rd Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run; family news. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 35: Certification, 8 September 1864\n8 Sept[ember] 1864. Patrick Egan, Capt. Comdg. Co. K., 95th Reg[iment] Pa. Vol[unteer]s, camp near Berryville, Va.    Letter certifying that Edward R. Jones is a good soldier.\nItem 36: Burial Plot, 16 September 1894\n16 Sept[ember] 1894. Joseph H. Jones, no place, to his nephew, Edward R. Jones, [Jr.], Beverly, N. J.    Gives his nephew all rights to family burial plot at Ronaldson cemetery; \"glad to hear of your family increase\"; hopse is in good health; has had rheumatism for some years and only gets relief from homeopathic remedies; Sally and children send love to him and family. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.\nItem 37: Roster of Survivors, 1 October 1898\n\"Roster of the Survivors of the 95th Regiment of Penn. Vols. - [Colonel John M.] Gosline's Pen. Zouaves.\"    Edward R. Jones' name appears on page eleven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound typescript transcriptions with index and summary compiled by Ralph G. 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