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Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1847-09-27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Abstract

Letter sent from Blakely to Mount Vernon mostly about household matters but references problem with slave: "You must indeed, my Son, have a lonely time & I am grieved to hear from your letter to your dear Wife that the Servants have given you so much trouble. Poor foolish Sally. I feel distressed at her continued folly but do not blame you for the course you have taken. I wish most earnestly it may have a good effect in deterring the other Servants from like misconduct"

Dates

  • Creation: 1847-09-27

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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