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Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III , 1856-04-19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Abstract

Letter from Meadea, Pennsylvania states she must wait on a conversation with her mother before accepting position to teach for another year. Letter includes a note from Mary Custis Lee on the reverse. Transcription: "Miss H has sent this letter thro'me, which I forward immediately. You can answer as you judge best. I hope this spring that Mrs. W and yourself will pay me that long promised visit. I was only in jest when I said I could not go to Mt. Vernon until she came here. I shall expect her."

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-04-19

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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