Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1854

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1854.03.27
Creator:
Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855 and Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Blakeley. Sympathizes with the delayed visit due to the sickness of the family "and death of your valuable and good young servant Dennis. It is a severe affliction to his poor mother. He was I think her youngest child." Is most anxious to see her grandson Lawrence. Had a visit from his brother and Christian and their son John. Went by invitation to Mr. Lovel's school where pupils delivered speeches and addresses. Wants the family to visit and will have rooms fixed up for them. Sends "kind regards to your good & faithful servant Eliza, Danny & Sarah."

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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