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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1838 Box 1, Folder 1838.02.01

A.L.S. Blakeley. She was sorry to hear of his illness and tells him to leave Mount Vernon in the hands of hirelings and not endanger his health further by riding there. Refers to reading about "Mr. Calhoun's and Mr. Clay's conversations in the Senate on Mr. Calhoun's resolutions respecting abolition petitions." Much difficulty regarding Jessy – Cousin Jane has abandoned all idea of purchasing her.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1838 Box 1, Folder 1838.07.10

A.L.S. Blakeley. She returned home safely and passes along some family news. Harvest had not been started, but since she returned they have begun on the wheat. Much gets lost by "having inefficient hands as rakers," so she requests him to send Willoughby and Gabriel up immediately. "Labourers cannot be procured, and wages are higher than ever before known to be."

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1839 Box 1, Folder 1838.12.14

A.L.S. Blakeley. Hopes he will get to enjoy his job at the Library of the House of Representatives. Thinks it will be good for his future. She is unwell at present. Reports on Dr. Gates who is also not doing well.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1841 Box 1, Folder 1841.08.02

A.L.S. Blakeley. She hopes the water at White Sulphur Spring will prove beneficial. Describes a sermon on Communion Sunday and hopes he's hearing as good as that. Had a disappointing wheat crop. Contracted with Ford and Snyder for the crop. Gabriel is still there, with JAW's permission. Additional page from Aunt Judy Alexander, hoping he meets some young ladies.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1841 Box 1, Folder 1841.09.28

A.L.S. Blakeley. She wants him to rent the Prospect Hill fields for three years to Mr. Anderson. George carried wheat and oats to him, as well as other items. Poor Tansel wants a place with him. He'll make rakes and "I know he makes excellent shoes." Sends greetings to family.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1841 Box 1, Folder 1841.12.23

A.L.S. Blakeley. She relates the difficult journey of his sister to Blakeley. Is glad he is feeling better. Writes about selling enslaved people: "I am sorry to tell you Milly I understand is unfit for hire, and we shall be obliged to keep her at home. Mr. Rutherford… will take Sally. She is said to be a first rate manager, a strict tho kind mistress. She is to give $35. Hannah I have as yet had no offer for. Closely confined at home without a way of getting out, I have not had it in my power to look out places for our hirelings and do not like to offer them at public hire."

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1842 Box 1, Folder 1842.01.04

A.L.S. Blakeley. Glad he got rid of his chills. The horse cart is so much in use it cannot be sent down to Mount Vernon. Will send George, Edmund, and Betty to him. Still been unable to get a place for Hannah whose character does not stand well as to docility or usefulness. More instructions as to how to deal with various servants.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1842 Box 1, Folder 1842.01.09

A.L.S. To Mount Vernon. "Dr. A. has determined to keep the servants. I hope they will continue faithful and useful to him. Willoughby is a grumbler, but I am sure he has no just cause of complaint. Dr. A is a human and liberal master. I think you give a high price for your wagoner. Negroes have generally hired lower than usual this year. Hannah is at present laid up, sd. I not be able to get a good and safe place for her, I will send her down by the first safe opportunity." "Remember me most kindly to all our Mount Vernon household – dear Old Jenny especially and West Ford."

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