Box 1
Contains 186 Results:
Letter, Anna Alexander to her brother John A. Washington III , 1839-09-30
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."
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1840-09-10
Letter from Blakely to son at UVA. Discusses Confirmation service--all women, no men... Mentions apparent injury to JAw's hand.
Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John A. Washington III , 1840-10-09
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1840-11-08
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."
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1841-01-23
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1841-04-15
Chatty letter from mother at Blakely to JAW at UVA about family matters. Stated to be undated, but annotated with "April 15, 1841." Includes "Your sister Hannah has another fine boy, is doing well, and your Aunt C as usual the faithful and indefatigable nurse."
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1847-02-04
Letter, B. M. Herbert to "Cousin" , 1847-08-25
Sent from Granstville, Alleghany County, MD - discusses Muddy-Hole land [at Mt. Vernon]; references death of "your Brother Thomas' sweet little daughter" [may be Thomas Blackburn Alexander?]
Letter, "E. W." at Rock Hall to "Grandma" , 1848-07-27
[This item is likely related to Bullskin Creek property near present-day Jefferson County West Virginia, formerly Frederick County in Virginia. It is not clear who wrote the letter [someone's Grand Daughter with initials "E.W."]
Letter, Eleanor L. Selden Washington to her husband John A. Washington III, 1847-09-22
Letter sent "from Baltimore" to JAW "at Berman near Alexandria" appears to make reference to the disciplining of a slave: "I have just reeived your letter my beloved Husband and I assure you I was chatmed to hear from you, and truly thankful that you were well, and had so little sickness among the Servants. I sincerely sympathized with you in the distressing duty you had to perform. I think there are few persons who would have put up with Sally's conduct as long as you did."
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1847-09-27
Letter sent from Blakely to Mount Vernon mostly about household matters but references problem with slave: "You must indeed, my Son, have a lonely time & I am grieved to hear from your letter to your dear Wife that the Servants have given you so much trouble. Poor foolish Sally. I feel distressed at her continued folly but do not blame you for the course you have taken. I wish most earnestly it may have a good effect in deterring the other Servants from like misconduct"
Letter, George Mason to John A. Washington III, 1850
Letter from gradnson of colonial George Mason written from Hollin Hall, VA concerning the shipping of one of JAW's slaves [exact date uncertain]. A note states "the purchasing and rental of slaves was part of an effort to keep Mount Vernon solvent." It appears that one of Washington's leased slaves was not punished when others were.
Letter, Bushrod C.Washington to John A. Washington , 1851-03-03
Letter from JAW's uncle. Description of impact of turnpike on property. It also mentions discussing the matter with JAW's mother.
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III , 1851-08-02
Letter, E. A. [Elizabeth Armistead] Selden Lloyd to E.L. [Eleanor Love] Selden Washington, 1852
Undated, but likely 1852. Chatty letter about family. States "I am going to ride to town this morning and shall make a few visits to Annie Lee [Anne Elizabeth Gardner lee] and such. I have not seen Annie sincethe birth of her son "Francis Dupont" [b. January 23, 1852 = Rev. Francis Dupont Lee]
Also states "With love to dear Augusitine (for I have indeed dear Nelly learned to love him very much he is so kind and affectionate)"
Letter, Hannah L. Alexander to John A. Washington III, 1852-04-20
Short letter from Charlestown. JAW apparently sent her a check "It will enable me to pay Mrs. Barton."
Letter, Eliza [Elizabeth] A. Selden Lloyd to Nelly [Eleanor] L. Selden Washington , 1852-07-26
Family letter from Mt. Ida sent to Blakely with a great many names mentioned. She notes "there is much dysentary all through the country and town." She also mentions "Dr. Powell came to see me and I took a good deal of medicineand feel better than I have for a long time before and but for a certain sickness which I fear will take nine months to relieve me of (this is only for yourself remember) I should be perfectly well."
Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III , 1852-08-31
Short letter to his brother mentions paying various bills and getting behind in farming work. Also "We are all well except Louisa who has had the measles, but is almost well."
Letter, E. A. [Elizabeth Armistead] Selden Lloyd to E.L. [Eleanor Love] Selden Washington, 1853-08-29
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III, 1856-04-03
Short letter from teacher at Mt. Vernon requesting funds. [An answer was written on the bottom of the letter stating "Sent a check for $150.00 in reply to above.]
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III, 1856-04-06
Thank you note for sending paycheck.
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III , 1856-04-19
Letter, Richard B. Washington to John A. Washington III, 1856-11-09
Letter to brtoher mMostly related to farming details. Does mention "I was very sorry to hear of your and Louisa's sickness. Hope that you both will get about before long and a trip up here will be of service to upu both snd in fact to all of your family."
Letter, Eliza [Elizabeth] A. Selden Lloyd to Nelly [Eleanor] L. Selden Washington, 1857-05-20
Letter written from Mt. Ida mostly covers fFamily matters... Does mention "Dear Augustine must take great care of himself. This damp and changing weather is a great trial to one so much reduced from illness."