Letter, John Augustine Washington III to A.P. Buford and members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Special Committee (draft copy), 1853

Containers:
Box 2
Creator:
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

Does not wish to part with Mount Vernon but wishes to keep it from the changeable fortunes of a family and to ally it to the State. Would sell 200 acres with stipulations for $200,000. If the State wants to establish a model farm there, he would sell an additional 1,000 acres for $300,000. Invites them to visit.

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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