Letter, Henry Winter Davis to John Augustine Washington III, 1849

Containers:
Box 1
Creator:
Davis, Henry Winter, 1817-1865
Scope and content:

Discusses the codicil of his father's will. Mrs. Washington is not compelled to sell. Upon her death, the heirs may sell despite the codicil. Suggests Mrs. Washington partition the land before her death in order that JAW may do "what you please with the land."

Language:
English.

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
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