Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1837.10.03
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855 and Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Blakeley. She is unable to join him at Mount Vernon as her business would not fare well. Is sending a horse down as he is better fitted for the saddle than harness. Writes about sending him to Mount Vernon to "relieve Maj. Lewis," who is working with Struthers and Strickland to build the new tomb. Writes of her "deep veneration and gratitude to the memory of Genl Washington."

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
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.