Letter, George Fayette Washington to Churchill Thornton, 1828

Containers:
Box 53, Folder 1828.02.26
Creator:
Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed "From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828," badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as "Geo. F. Washington."

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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