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Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner , 1858-10-02

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

Searching for an overseer...

Dates: 1858-10-02
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner , 1861-07-13

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Abstract Considerable discussion about slaves and about Civil War: "I have usually bought my negroes winter clothing about this time, cloth for the men & linen for women & children--servants have made it up in time for cold weather... By getting a list of negroes from Lunsford [the main overseer at Waveland] you can tell the quantity to buy. I think some nine of my negroes big and little from Mt. Vernon are in Warrenton. I have written to Lunsford to go for them at once."...
Dates: 1861-07-13
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence and business papers

Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner , 1861-07-16

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Abstract Written from Richmond and sent to overseer of Washington's Waveland Plantation in Fauquier County: "I am sure that when the case is properly represented to Gen. Beauregard that he will see that a sufficient number of men are left to protect families against the negroes..."Discusses Governor's order to relieve overseers of those who are in the amy from military duty."Whether we succeed or not, the Cause is just and our people are true, and we or those who follow us...
Dates: 1861-07-16
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence and business papers

Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner , 1859

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Abstract

Relates to animals and farming at Mt. Vernon

Dates: 1859
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon

Letter, John A. Washington III to E.G. Lind , 1860-11-08

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

Letter written by JAW regarding improvemetns and lack of improvemetns plus poor workmanship at Waveland

Dates: 1860-11-08
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John A. Washington III to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1843-09-16

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Dates: 1843-09-16
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, John A. Washington III to George V. Byrd, 1860-01-11

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

Letter written from Mt.Vernon regarding taxes on Webster property and referencing Ogden lawsuit.

Dates: Modified: 1860-01-11
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, John A. Washington III to G.R.H. Hughes, 1860-12-11

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

Written from Waveland regarding case of Washington vs. Ogden

Dates: 1860-12-11
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, John A. Washington III to Honorable Judah P. Benjamin , 1861-02-06

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

[It appears that JAW had retained the services of Judah Benjamin of ACW fame with regard to a "case before the Supreme Court"] The letter was written from Waveland.

Dates: 1861-02-06
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, John A. Washington III to Lewis W. Washington , 1853-11-26

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

JAW at Mount Vernon regarding Dismal Swamp Company...

"I have recently had and embraced an opportunity of buying about a quarter share of the stock of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. I am on the lookout for more of the Stock..."

"Cary left here yesterday for King George, an I only returned this evening from Fauquier, whereI have been for some days. nearly frozenand part of the time on bad liquor."

Dates: 1853-11-26
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, 1835-04-24

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Dates: 1835-04-24
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, John C. Child to Frank Crawford, 1909-06-06

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 35101013592683], Folder: 1
Dates: 1909-06-06
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Francis Baldwin Crawford Collection

Letter, John Lloyd to Lawrence Washington, 1860-10-15

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Letter on death of Eleanor L. Selden Washington (“Aunt Nelly”) from John Lloyd of Mount Ida to Lawrence Washington (son of John A. Washington).

Dates: 1860-10-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, John Lyle Campbell to Rev. William T. Price, 1878-08-03

 File — Box 2, Folder: 84
Scope and Contents

A letter from John Lyle Campbell to Reverend William T. Price concerning remarks comparing Washington and Lee University and Hampden Sidney College.

Dates: 1878-08-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Ollinger Crenshaw Papers / Box 2

Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III, 1860-03-01

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

regarding locust posts for Waveland

Dates: 1860-03-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III, 1860-04-09

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

Letter sent from Baltimore regarding locust posts for Waveland

Dates: 1860-04-09
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III, 1860-05-15

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

Letter regarding posts for Waveland

Dates: 1860-05-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III, 1861-03-19

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

Two page letter regarding posts for Waveland

Dates: 1861-03-19
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John Spillman to John A. Washington III, 1859-01-29

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 7
Abstract

Relates to the deed for Waveland

Dates: 1859-01-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, John W. Burke to John A. Washington III, 1861-04-20

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Abstract John Woolfolk Burke was a co-founder of the Burke & Herbert Bank in 1852. This letter describes the impending Civil War. Burke was a good friend of John A. Washington as well as his banker. The $200,000 in proceeds from the sale of Mount Vernon were deposited in the Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria. Washington had rented out some of his slaves to Mount Vernon from his Fauquier County Waveland Plantation and Burke assures him that he will transport the slaves. Events were rapidly...
Dates: 1861-04-20
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence and business papers

Letter, John W. Wayland to Ann M. Washington , 1940-12-07

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Abstract

Letter typed on Madison College stationary letterhead in Harrisonburg, VA enclosing a copy "of the deed made to tyour grandfather, Colonel John A. Washington for Waveland." A copy of the deed is enclused.

Dates: Digitized: 1940-12-07
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about "Waveland"

Letter, Joseph McFarland to John A. Washington III , 1845-08-20

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Abstract

Written from Mt. Vernon. Ddescribes difficulty in getting good lsbor for farm. "I hsve been trying to get hands but csnnot get anyone."

Dates: 1845-08-20
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Letter, Judith B. Alexander to her nephew John A. Washington III , 1839-03-30

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Abstract

Letter sent to Blakely (but ref Caldeon, March 25)... Envelope states Hampstead, VA March 30, 1839: Full of religious thoughts and wishes. She says "I scarcely even leave this little tenement. I have a morning visit once in a while. I read very verry little. The children say their lessons, and I sew the rest of the day."

Dates: 1839-03-30
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III, 1861-03-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Abstract

Cheerful "keep in touch" between family, although there is a passing mention about the servants [i.e., slaves] being "perfectly orderly."

Dates: 1861-03-14
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III, 1861-01-18

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Abstract JAW paid his mother $500 per year rent for Mount Vernon. After her death (on 09/06/1855), it seems he believed he should continue to pay the $500 rent to her closest relative, his mother's sister, the letter’s author. The top portion of page one of this letter was torn off - it is believed the torn portion originally was a hand written personal check returning some of the rent to John Augustine. A hand written annotation on the remaining top of page 1 of the letter suggests the check may...
Dates: 1861-01-18
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

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