Letter, William Saunders to John A. Washington III, 1861-01-05
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series consists of family correspondences on various subjects including Civil War and slaves owned by the Washington family.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-01-05
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Rental of a slave named Emmanuel for yearly rent of $150. "Mr. Washington, sir, you can have manial' at a hundred and fifty dollars for this year as any and sufficient summer and winter clothing one paire of strong summer shoes one pair of winter boots hat and blanket. I would of sent my boy Caleb sooner but his feet was very much frosted."
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository