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