Letter, George Mason to John A. Washington III, 1850
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Abstract
Letter from gradnson of colonial George Mason written from Hollin Hall, VA concerning the shipping of one of JAW's slaves [exact date uncertain]. A note states "the purchasing and rental of slaves was part of an effort to keep Mount Vernon solvent." It appears that one of Washington's leased slaves was not punished when others were.
Dates
- Creation: 1850
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