George Washington Lewis to his wife, Jane Brockenbrough Lewis, 1843

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 32
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Scope and content:

In this incomplete letter, Lewis asks whether the enslaved man William arrived home safely with the items he sent from Fredericksburg. He then reflects upon the distress of the family he left behind due to the long illness and sudden death of Betty Washington Lewis Ashton? (1816-1843) and the poor helpless infants she left behind. Lewis urges Jane to not forget to renew the supply of provisions to the enslaved people at home and to send the enslaved man William to "Claymont" for a cart to bring the enslaved woman Aggy home. Lewis plans to hire her out when he comes home and asks if Fielding will hire her out for him before then if he can.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
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Parent terms of access:
This collection is open for research.