Letter, Eleanor L. Selden Washington to her husband John A. Washington III, 1847

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 2
Abstract:
Letter sent "from Baltimore" to JAW "at Berman near Alexandria" appears to make reference to the disciplining of a slave: "I have just reeived your letter my beloved Husband and I assure you I was chatmed to hear from you, and truly thankful that you were well, and had so little sickness among the Servants. I sincerely sympathized with you in the distressing duty you had to perform. I think there are few persons who would have put up with Sally's conduct as long as you did."
Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA 24450
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Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
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