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Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1838-09-09

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Letter to her son at the University of Richmond providing advice about being a good student and family news.

Dates: 1838-09-09

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1839-12-18

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Letter from mother to John Augustine at "Library of the House of Representatives" John had taken a leave of absence from his studies at UVA to undertake an internship at the library. His mother was very concerned that he complete his college studies. He did return to UVA, graduating in 1840.

Dates: 1839-12-18

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Correspondence, 1829 - 1840

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Dates: 1829 - 1840

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III

Letter, Jane C. Washington to Judge and Mrs. Bushrod C. Washington, 1829-10-18

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Letter by Jane C. Washington describing family at Blakely and references "dear husband's health I hope is better at last; he has had no return of the disease from which he suffered so much." Jugde and Mrs. Bushrod Washington, Jane's aunt and uncle were at the time in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1829-10-18

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letters, Jane C. Washington to her brother Christian and to her son John A. Washington III , 1837-04-27

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extensive discussion of family matters -- including references to "servants" - at Mount Vernnon... sent to Blakely

Dates: 1837-04-27

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1837-05-15

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extensive disicussion of crop and food needs ("Like yourselves we are suffering from severe drought") - letter likely from Mount Vernon to her son at Blakely

Dates: 1837-05-15

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1837-11-10

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House-keeping instructions from mother in Leesburg to her 16 year old son...

Dates: 1837-11-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1838-01-05

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Abstract Letter to her son at Mr. Hallowells in Alexandria: Considerable discussion about the disposition of slaves -- e.g., "With regard to Jesse, I know he is a good and valuable servant, but his wife being off the place and Jane's anxiety to purchase him, together with his age for we cannot calculate on his services many years longer, made me willing to let her have him. ... Your Uncle Bushrod sold ... lately at $650. I think Bushrod's policy seems to get rid of his own servants, which he can...

Dates: 1838-01-05

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1838-01-13

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sent from Blakely to her son at Hallowells in Alexandria: interesting discussion about the sale of a slave, Jesse, for $250, provided good security is given on the purchase notes. Also, in discussing Mount Vernon, his mother says "I am anxious my dear Augustine you would carefully avoid all unnecessary expense either for yourself or M.V. It will be very disturbing to me to find large accts created which I shall find it inconvenient to meet."

Dates: 1838-01-13

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1838-09-22

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Letter written from Blakely to her son at UVA. A great deal of discussion about being a zealous student. She recommends James Fenimore Cooper's Homeward Bound.

Dates: 1838-09-22

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Judith B. Alexander to her nephew John A. Washington III , 1839-03-30

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Letter sent to Blakely (but ref Caldeon, March 25)... Envelope states Hampstead, VA March 30, 1839: Full of religious thoughts and wishes. She says "I scarcely even leave this little tenement. I have a morning visit once in a while. I read very verry little. The children say their lessons, and I sew the rest of the day."

Dates: 1839-03-30

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Anna Alexander to her brother John A. Washington III , 1839-09-30

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Written by Augustine's sister at Blakely in his mother's absence to John A. Washington in Charlottesville-- Interesting comments about slaves: "Poor Carpenter Tom is now thought dying. He can scarcely live throuigh the day. Dr. Cramer thinks the arteries about his heart very much derranged. The rest of the servants are well. Indeed I wish the quarters could be washed; it is impossible that their situation now can be a healthy one."

Dates: 1839-09-30

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1840-09-10

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Letter from Blakely to son at UVA. Discusses Confirmation service--all women, no men... Mentions apparent injury to JAw's hand.

Dates: 1840-09-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John A. Washington III , 1840-10-09

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Abstract Letter written to John A. Washington at the University of Virginia discusses family and slave-related matters. "You have no forgotten perhaps the unpleasant circumstances which occurred in our domestic concerns just before you left home. At the earnest request of Alfred through his old grandmothers, I made him a visit in goal. I had received a leter from an individual in Washington offering $700 for him. I had determined if I could get $50 more to take it. He appeared so subdued and...

Dates: 1840-10-09

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Papers of John A. Washington III / Correspondence

Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1840-11-08

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Written to son at UVA (Washington DC postmark with pencilled in Mt. Vernon--discussion of potential library job for Augustine or his brother Richard. His mother also mentions "I was taken on my way down...with a swimming in my head and still suffer from it so much that I write with difficulty."

Dates: 1840-11-08