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Jane C. Washington to My Beloved Children, 1841 Box 1, Folder 1841.12.09

A.L.S. Blakeley. She wants Maria and Augustine to return to Blakeley as both are sick. Is disturbed that cousin Jane means to keep Betty for the next year, despite knowing of the intention to send her to Mount Vernon. "Shall I send Hannah or Sally down, or contend for Betty?"

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) collection, 1834/1957 3 Linear Feet 7 boxes

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

This collection concerns the inheritance, maintenance, and sale of the Mount Vernon estate by its last private owner, John Augustine Washington III. A large majority of the collection is correspondence to or from John Augustine Washington III with a significant portion relating to the purchase of the estate by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Three diaries kept by John Augustine are also included and contain important information about his slaves, agricultural practices, and finances. Other types of material in the collection include legal documents, receipts, photographs, and ephemera. Photocopies were made for most of the manuscripts and can be viewed as surrogates to the originals.

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John Augustine Washington III to Jane C. Washington, 1842 Box 1, Folder 1842.01.21

A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown, Jefferson County, Virginia. Discusses the current low price for wood and Dr. Alexander and his travels. Regrets the failure of Ford and Snyder. Wants her to settle for Hannah's support as West thinks that she has not been given anything to eat. Also wants to remind Dick of a pair of boots for Mr. Morgan. Phil and Jesse have been sick for some time.

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

John Augustine Washington III to Jane C. Washington, 1847 Box 2, Folder 1847.09.19

A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown, Jefferson County. Discusses failure to purchase mules at auction. He is unable to procure the peaches she wanted in Alexandria as many fruits have already fallen off the trees. West Ford said they needed some double shovel ploughs to put in the wheat.

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

Lawrence Washington collection of Washington family papers, 1787/1932 2 Linear Feet

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

A large portion of this collection consists of letters to and from John Augustine Washington III related to the sale of Mount Vernon. Other items include family wills, legal documents, receipts, correspondence related to Washington relics, as well as several photographs and miscellany. Inclusive dates, 1787-1932.

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Letter, Benson Lossing to John Augustine Washington III, 1858 Box 75, Folder 1858.08.02

A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 75, 1857/1858

Letter, Jane C.B. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1838 Box 1

Gives family news and an account of a visit by a gentleman who spent the night at Mount Vernon and gave $5 to West Ford. Discusses sale of a slave to his cousin. Has heard of a bill by the federal government to purchase Mount Vernon and wishes it would be accepted. Mentions prices and terms.

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  2. John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) collection, 1834/1957

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