William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III, 1845

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1845.12.29
Creator:
Alexander, William Fontaine, 1811-1862
Extent:
3 pages
Scope and content:

Letter from Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III requesting that he settle some business for him due to his inability to travel to Alexandria himself. He references Washington's purchase of an enslaved man named Alfred and asks whether Washington would be interested in buying an enslaved man named John and his five youngest children. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.

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