Letter, Lawrence Washington to Jane C. "Jenny" Washington , 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Abstract
Lawrence Washington likely wrote this at Blakeley to his sister who was on a visit to cousins Lizzie and Lily. After the deaths of his mother and father, Lawrence and his six siblings went to live at Blakeley Plantation with the family of their uncle, Richard Blackburn Washington. From the content and writing skill, Lawrence appears to have written the letter when he was about 8 years old.]
Dates
- Creation: 1862
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