Diary of John Augustine Washington III, 1841/1859

Containers:
Box 6
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

Diary inscribed "Account of all my recpts. & expenditures beginning with Sept. 16th, 1841, that being the date at which I came to Mount Vernon to reside." There are intermittent entries through November 1859. This is not as full a diary but includes lists of food, clothing, and china, table, and cookware.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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.