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Agreement between John Augustine Washington III and the MVLA, 1858 Box 1

There are several copies of this document as well as this original copy. This document was offered by Henry Woodhouse of New York, along with eight other items, for $2,000 in April 1963. Mr. Woodhouse suggested that this document was in the hand of Ann Pamela Cunninghman, but this is likely not the case.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 1. Administrative Records, 1853/1886
  4. Subseries 1.1. Administrative, General, 1853/1860

Agreement between John Augustine Washington III and the MVLA (copy), 1858 Box 1

This is one of several copies of this document. The original was offered by Henry Woodhouse of New York, along with eight other items, for $2,000 in April 1963. Mr. Woodhouse suggested that this document was in the hand of Ann Pamela Cunninghman, but this is likely not the case.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 1. Administrative Records, 1853/1886
  4. Subseries 1.1. Administrative, General, 1853/1860

Agreement between John Augustine Washington III and the MVLA (copy), 1858 Box 1

The articles of agreement between John Augustine Washington III and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, signed by John A. Washington and Ann Pamela Cunningham, "A Southern Matron, Regent" and dated Richmond, April 6, 1858. This document subject to the Act which incorporated the Association passed by the General Assembly of Virginia on March 19, 1858 embodies the agreement to sell two hundred acres of the Mount Vernon tract including the Mansion, the Tomb of George Washington, the gardens, grounds, and wharf for the sum of $200,000. Autograph document, 5 pages hinged and bound.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 1. Administrative Records, 1853/1886
  4. Subseries 1.1. Administrative, General, 1853/1860

Agreement for the purchase of Mount Vernon (original), John Augustine Washington III and Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1858 Box 117

Original agreement for the purchase of Mount Vernon by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Signed by John Augustine Washington III and Ann Pamela Cunningham. Bound with decorative elements.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 7. Bound Volumes, 1853/1902

Anna Maria Alexander to John Augustine Washington III Box 4, Folder undated 012

A.L.S. Anna writes of the death of an enslaved woman named Harry: "she died on Monday last, after a short illness, inflammation of the brain and womb… Dr. Alexander and Straith examined her body and found the womb and other organs around it entirely diseased. Mother has lost a kind and faithful servant, a sincere tho humble friend. We shall all feel her loss, to mother it is irreparable, she has no servant who can take her place."

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

Authorization from John Augustine Washington III for money to be deposited in his Burke and Herbert bank account, 1859 Box 5

John A. Washington authorizes Burke and Herbert Bank to receive payment. Also includes two messages of funds received from George W. Riggs, MVLA Treasurer, in February 1859.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 3. Financial Documents, 1856/1877
  4. Subseries 3.1. General, 1857/1874

Box label, John Augustine Washington III, 1860 Box 1, Folder 29

"This box contains the correspondence between my wife and myself from October 1842 to October 1860. From the time of our engagement to her Death - John A. and E. L. Washington."

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  2. John Augustine Washington III and Eleanor Love Selden correspondence, 1842/1860
  3. Letters from John Augustine Washington III, 1842/1860

David A. Windsor to John Augustine Washington III and Messers William Hooper & Son, 1857 Box 4, Folder 1857.05.26

A.L.S. White House. Gives his legal opinion as to a dispute among them. First the fact that the seine was not received by Mr. Washington at the appointed time, necessitating many difficulties. Second, the Hoopers did not receive the required loom but are entitled to some compensation for work done. His judgment is for $275 for Mr. Washington.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

Diary of John Augustine Washington, 1856/1857 1 Volumes Box 107, Shelf Closed Stacks

The first entry in the diary is a 3 page "List of negros", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts

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