Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1837.12.07
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855 and Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Blakeley. Reports on crop yields. Says there "have been some difficulties between the overseer and the Negroes" on the Mountain. Tells him of the impending purchase of a pair of draft horses. Talks of sending Willoughby and Gabriel to Mount Vernon, as well as Henry and Dolly. (This is likely Gabriel Johnson, about whom we have at least nine other letters in the collection.) Mentions letting his cousin have Jesse at "whatever you think a reasonable price." Reports pork prices are down and is worried about the expenses of repairs to Mount Vernon. Was sorry to "learn by a letter from West that our crop of corn at Mount Vernon has turned out so badly." Might need to employ West for another year. More family news and greetings.

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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