Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1840

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1840.11.12
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855
Extent:
4 pages
Scope and content:

Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about his improving health and his recent dangerous encounter with a horse that nearly killed him. She briefly mentions politics, including the "triumph of the Whips in New York and Pennsylvania" and that the outcomes of the Virginia elections are still unknown. She discusses the state of the farm, mentioning that the harvests of wheat and oats are less than desired. She quotes several sections of Bushrod Corbin Washington's will, which John had previously requested in a separate letter, regarding the fate of his law books following his passing. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.

Language:
English.
Physical facet:
1 bifolium sheet
Dimensions:
20 x 25 cm

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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