Abstract Letter from Waveland to her nephew [envelope c/o Gen Robert E. Lee, Richmond] Numerous references to war, including: "Mrs. Jones sent Louisa a list of necessities for hte Southern troops, forwarded to her from Harper's Ferry... so the ladies of this pat of Fauquier all turned out to contribute their quota.... A letter from the Rev.Mr. Scott describes to me the cannonading at Aquia Creek, as wirnessed from Caledon. The Yankees have twice landed, he says, at Matthias's Point but he does not...

Abstract Two sides letter to JAW--one side from his daughter, the other side from his aunt. Cconsiderable war news about individuals as well as general troop movements. e.g., "A comfortable hospital is organized in Salem, already filled with soldiers taken sick on the way fro, Winchester with measles. Only two in any danger, one from an accidental wound with his own bayonet..... We heard today that a large body of Norkthern Troops have been in Charlestown, but no outrages committed"...

Abstract Considerable discussion about slaves and about Civil War: "I have usually bought my negroes winter clothing about this time, cloth for the men & linen for women & children--servants have made it up in time for cold weather... By getting a list of negroes from Lunsford [the main overseer at Waveland] you can tell the quantity to buy. I think some nine of my negroes big and little from Mt. Vernon are in Warrenton. I have written to Lunsford to go for them at once."...

Abstract Written from Richmond and sent to overseer of Washington's Waveland Plantation in Fauquier County: "I am sure that when the case is properly represented to Gen. Beauregard that he will see that a sufficient number of men are left to protect families against the negroes..."Discusses Governor's order to relieve overseers of those who are in the amy from military duty."Whether we succeed or not, the Cause is just and our people are true, and we or those who follow us...

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She writes to her father from Waveland "We heard yesterday that there had been a fight near Harpers Ferry in which we killed six hundred and took two hundred prisoners."

"There are twenty-five sick soldiers at the hospital in Salem."

Abstract Contains a great deal of information about farming, the family, and the war, including references to the Lees. "I directed Lunsford [the overseer] to see about the blooded colts at Warrenton. I shall hear today whether or not he found them there. Dr. Chapman left him with his wagon more than two weeks ago to get his fish from his brother's in Maryland. Neither he nor his wagon has ereturned and we fear that they have been captured by the Yankees.""I just hearda report... that...

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The "List of Negroes at Waveland" appear to be broken down by "families"... "13 Negro men; 2 boys over sixteen; 3 abouy fourteen; 9 women; 20 children from 10 years to infants."

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"The Yankees have been killing our sheep and Uncle Dick says that you will be very much distressed."

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Settlement of George Washington's family estate

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Relates to animals and farming at Mt. Vernon

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"The negroes have been quiet and obedient. I advised L. not to deviate in any aspect from his usual course of management & if they become troublesome to advise me immediately. As yet, no trouble has occurred in this country with negroes, but in times like the present, we need not be astonished at anything that may happen... In conclusion let me congratulate you in having obtained so favorable a situation in the Genls. staff."

Abstract Letter concerning affairs at Waveland and General Lee's family... "I have not succeeded as yet in getting you a horse--have seen a good many but such as the one you require is particularly [difficult] just at this time so many of the best horses having been taken by the mounted troops.""Remember us to Genl Lee & tell him we are daily expecting cousin Mary & her daughters here when for the present time is safety and if our position should become unsafe we will retreat with...

Abstract Letter from Nelly to her father together with 2 notes from Nellie Lloyd and Arthur Lloyd to their uncle: "We are all lint for the soldiers at the junction. Cousin Emily had a sick headache. Dr. Peyton was here this morning and cousin Emily got a letter from cousin Caroline Lee who said that her overseer had left her to come to Virginia to fight. Ms. Fuel's brother has gone to fight. Aunt Judy got a letter from cousin Charles who said that the Yankees had landed twice on some point near her...

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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.

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

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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

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

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...

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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."

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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.

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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."