Papers of John A. Washington IIIWLU.Coll.0670

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WLU.Coll.0670

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Papers of John A. Washington III 1798 - 1940

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Language

This collection is in English.

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Subjects and Indexing Terms

Alexander, William F. (William Fontaine), 1811-1862
Virginia -- Mount Vernon (Estate)
Virginia -- Waveland (Estate)
Washington Family
Washington, Bushrod C. (Bushrod Corbin), 1790-1851
Washington, Eleanor L. (Eleanor Love Selden), 1824-1860
Washington, Jane C. (Jane Charlotte Blackburn), 1786-1855
Washington, John Augustine, 1821 - 1861
Washington, Lawrence, 1854-1920

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Virginia -- Mount Vernon (Estate)

Container List

Correspondence

Text box: 1 folder: 1 1829-1840English.

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Letter, Jane C. Washington to Judge and Mrs. Bushrod C. Washington
1829-10-18Letter 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.English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington
1835-04-24
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letters, Jane C. Washington to her brother Christian and to her son John A. Washington III
1837-04-27extensive discussion of family matters -- including references to "servants" - at Mount Vernnon... sent to Blakely"I received a letter last week informing me of the death of Oliver, Mrs Clement (the Mistress of Jack & Betty and at whose house he died) wrote to me he was sick about three weeks & died a humble and resigned Christian."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1837-05-15extensive disicussion of crop and food needs ("Like yourselves we are suffering from severe drought") - letter likely from Mount Vernon to her son at BlakelyInteresting footnote regarding slaves -- "I reckon you will have to get a few yards more brown linen for the Negro children. You, my dear A., can judge what quality."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1837-11-10House-keeping instructions from mother in Leesburg to her 16 year old son...English.
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Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1838-01-05Letter 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 do, as his wife has a good many..."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1838-01-13sent 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1838-09-09Letter to her son at the University of Richmond providing advice about being a good student and family news.English.
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Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1838-09-22Letter 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.English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1838-12-20
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1839-01-18
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1839-02-02
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1839-03-05
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to her nephew John A. Washington III
1839-03-30Letter 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."English.
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Letter, Anna Alexander to her brother John A. Washington III
1839-09-30Written 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1839-12-18Letter 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.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1840-09-10Letter from Blakely to son at UVA. Discusses Confirmation service--all women, no men... Mentions apparent injury to JAw's hand.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1840-10-09Letter 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 anxious to return home on any terms that I released him, and he has behaved very well since. But if further misconduct occurs I will not hesitate one moment."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1840-11-02
Text box: 1 folder: 1
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1840-11-08Written 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."English.

Correspondence

Text box: 1 folder: 2 1841-1859English.

Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1841-01-23Letter from mother at Blakely to JAW at UVA. Interesting description of the resignation of John Augustine Washington's brother, Richard Scott Blackburn Washington, from the Virginia Military Institute. Mentions considerable correspondence with Francis Henney Smith, first Superintendent of VMI: "Yesterday I received letters from Major Smith and Richard. Richard passed his exmination in Math and failed in French, was however excused on account of the impediment in his speech. He wrote to me immediatelyurging me to send on his resignation and funds to pay off his bills and bring him home. I had previously got your Uncle B to send major Smith a check for $100 and Major Smith received it from his letter to Bushrod the day Richard wrote me though Richard did not know it. The letters were dated 12th & 13th, but did not reach me until yesterday. Major Smith says he has accepted Richard's resignation, which Richard confirms in a postscript. I addressed a short letter to Major Smith today, but did not write to Richard supposing he had left Lexington and was on his way home if not indeed already ay Mount Vernon... Also references Sr. Alexander's application to become paymaster at Harper's Ferry, and George William Washington's attempt to get a position in the "new administration" ["Poor George... is in a distressing state of expectation of obtaining a place under the new administration; his wishes are high, his necessities great, his habits (I fear from what I learned when at Mount Vernon) are bad and his health very infirm."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1841-04-15Chatty 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."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, John A. Washington III to Eleanor Love Selden Washington
1843-09-16
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Bushrod C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1843-12-06Letter from Bushrod Washington at Claymont to nephew at Blakely mentions attachment letter to Mr. Lee [likely Robert E. Lee] and asks that he show it to his son [Thomas Blackburn Washington]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 9
Letter, Samuel McDowell Moore to John A. Washington III
1844-09-29Letter of invitaton from Samuel McDowell Moore to John A. Washington III to attend an auction in Lexington, Virginia for the purchaseof purchasing a married couple who are enslaved. On the obverse, dated October 4, 1844, is a note from his wife Eleanor Washington at "Blakely."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John Augustine Washington III
1846-06-17
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1847-02-04Letter from mother at Blakely to JAW, including notation "Received of John A. Washington five hundred dollars in full of Rent due me by him [for Mount Vernon] for the year 1846" {Until his mother's death John A. Washington had to pay $500 per year rent for Mount Vernon]. Body of letter reads: "I received your letter enclosing the check for $469.55 last evening. I thank you my dear Augustine for your prompt attention... When I wrote you, corn was very low, and it was difficult to make ready money sales even at the then depressed price."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, B. M. Herbert to "Cousin"
1847-08-25Sent 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?]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Eleanor L. Selden Washington to her husband John A. Washington III
1847-09-22Letter 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1847-09-27Letter 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"English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
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."]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III
1848-09-21
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, George Mason to John A. Washington III
1850Letter 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.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Bushrod C.Washington to John A. Washington
1851-03-03Letter from JAW's uncle. Description of impact of turnpike on property. It also mentions discussing the matter with JAW's mother.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1851-08-02Letter from JAW's mother at Blakely mostly concerning the death of his uncle, Bushrod, but also containing aAn interesting reference to inheritance of slaves: "A few hours before his death, he awoke from a deep sleep pefectly collected in mind, and asked for Mr. Cook, who was in the adjoining room and immediately came in. Bushrod then asked for his will & desired Dr. Cordell to sign his name for him to a coicil to the will, wherein he had given the negroes which he received from Maria to her two sisters, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Powel. He then requested Thomas Rich would witness it. When finished, he returned thanks to God for enabling him to do it to his honor and glory!"English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, E. A. [Elizabeth Armistead] Selden Lloyd to E.L. [Eleanor Love] Selden Washington
1852Undated, 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)"English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Elizabeth Armistead Selden Lloyd to Eleanor Love Selden Washington
1852-03-22
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1852-03-29General family news... Mentions death of Louis Casenove of Alexandria and references "Deed for Mountain Land" from "Cousin Edmund Lee"English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Hannah L. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1852-04-20Short letter from Charlestown. JAW apparently sent her a check "It will enable me to pay Mrs. Barton."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Eliza [Elizabeth] A. Selden Lloyd to Nelly [Eleanor] L. Selden Washington
1852-07-26Family 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1852-08-31Short 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to Eleanor L. Selden Washington
1853Chatty letter to daughter-in-law updating about common friends and relatives demonstraing excellent relations between the two.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Jane C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1853-03-18Chatty letter filled with family news. Mother is writing from Blakely Plantation to her son at Mount Vernon. An interesting sentence: "I was surprised, dear Augustine, that you did not attend the inauguration [of Franklin Pierce], if not to 'Hail the rising sun,' to pay a parting respect to Mr. Fillmore, who I hope may again fill the presidential chair."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, E. A. [Elizabeth Armistead] Selden Lloyd to E.L. [Eleanor Love] Selden Washington
1853-08-29Chatty family letter sent from Mt. Ida to Blakely. Interesting reference to a "General Sparrow:" When we got back we found in Alexandria brother Nelson's ship and friends. General Sparrow and his family--and of course we had to go and see them and entertain them. They ate very charming people. I can't tell when I have seen a lady I have admired more than Mrs. Sparrow. General S is a brother of Dr. Sparrow & a man great wealth. They were at Mt.V and Augustine saw them and treated them with much kindness and attention. They were very much pleased with their visit."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III
1856-04-03Short 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.]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III
1856-04-06Thank you note for sending paycheck.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Clara W. Hellman to John A. Washington III
1856-04-19Letter from Meadea, Pennsylvania states she must wait on a conversation with her mother before accepting position to teach for another year. Letter includes a note from Mary Custis Lee on the reverse. Transcription: "Miss H has sent this letter thro'me, which I forward immediately. You can answer as you judge best. I hope this spring that Mrs. W and yourself will pay me that long promised visit. I was only in jest when I said I could not go to Mt. Vernon until she came here. I shall expect her."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Richard B. Washington to John A. Washington III
1856-11-09Letter 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Eliza [Elizabeth] A. Selden Lloyd to Nelly [Eleanor] L. Selden Washington
1857-05-20Letter 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."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1857Letter to her newphew... Considerable dicussion of health issue relating to family members. Also: "I was grieved to see in the last paper you had lost one of your servants in the snow--just before we left home Marion happenng to be out saw one of our men sitting down asleep. zit wasan intensely cold windy day and he was on his way to the field--I suppose had she not seen him, he would have frozen to death. He was well, but had been drinking."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1857-12-28Letter to his brother from Blakely about farming mattersEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1857-12farming mattersEnglish.
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Letter, Hannah L. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1858-04-18Letter from Charlestown to her "brother" ... Request for emergency funds: "If you can and will assist me now, I shall ever feel grateful to you.... Please don't show my letter or mention what I have written. I have struggled hard this winter through all difficulties and live very poorly using every economy I can to get along."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1858-06-02Brief note to his brother about illnesses.English.
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Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1858-07-13Short note to his brother about farming matters. Also "I do not know whether you have heard of the addition to my family of a daughter now about one month old."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Elizabeth A. Selden Lloyd to Eleanor L. Selden Washington
1858-08-01Family letter... Interesting observation: "I have got the new girl [the Llyods owned slaves]. She is very good natured. I can't say much for her work. You never saw such washing."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Charlotte Alexander to Eleanor Love Selden Washington
First quarter 1859
Text box: 1 folder: 2
Letter, Hannah L. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1859-08-09Letter to her cousin, aAsks for help with determining appropriate rental for "Rich Woods" farm. "I never want to do anything that is improper and hope that I shall always remember my staion and my family and act as a lady with dignity. My situation is a painful one and requires much forebearance and patience."English.

Correspondence

Text box: 1 folder: 3 1860-1862English.

Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Dr. R. L. Blackburn to John A. Washington III
1860-02-03Letter written "at Alexandria" = brief note referencing "bond" apparently to aid Blackburn in getting securityEnglish.
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Letter, Dr. R. L. Blackburn to John A. Washington III
1860-02-03Letter written "at Alexandria" = discussion of bond and guarantors (appears to be related to another letter of the same date - [0670-Box 1-F3-0f16514696270fa248bad92db87ede58]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, J. M. Harrison to John A. Washington, III
1860-02-07"Dear Cousin" Letter References a "Major Armistead" Also states "...Mr. Bolling and myself have fixed upon the 17th to set out for Richmond to attend the Whig Convenstion, where I am in hopes we shall have the pleasure of your company."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III
1860-03-04
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Charles A. Washington to John A. Washington III
1860-03-08Letter written from Waverly Plantation in Frederick County, VA to his third cousin at Waveland Plantation in Fauquier County, VA contains sentence "I see by the paper Old B... has at last sold Clifton..."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, E. A. [Elizabeth Armistead] Selden Lloyd to E.L. [Eleanor Love] Selden Washington
1860Undated letter fragment mentions "Wednesday morning" and contains a discussion of a journey by stagecoach and mention of making friends with Edmond Fontaine, President of the Central Railroad "in a short time we were acquaintances and great friends with Cousin Edmund and Cousin Elisa."English.
Manuscripts box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Edward C. Turner to John Augustine Washington III
1860-03-15
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter from Dr. R. L. Blackburn to John A. Washington III
1860-03-22Written from Alexandria. Very difficult to decipher and transcribe... Letter states "P.S. Excuse a bad pen and bad hand." Apparently relates to bond and court caseEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Dr. W. L. Lippett to John A. Washington III
1860-04-03Letter written in Washngton to "My Cousin Augustine" relates to sale of Warrick and requests JAW's help: "The aid I desire is the permission to refer to you in the advertisement or that you will consent to allow applications to purchase to be made to you or to my father. You very well know that when a man stands downhill everyone likes to give him a kick and I have an idea that a man wishing to purchase will be more liberal in his offers to you than if he thinks he is dealing personally with a man pushed for money."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Kate T. Wright to John A. Washington III
1860-09-07Note from cousin postmarked September 7- Washington City - references funds and Mt. VernonEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1860-10-02Letter written to her nephew regarding the death of JAW's uncle J.B. AlexanderEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Mrs. H. E. Cazenove to John A. Washington III
1860-10Letter of sympathy to her cousuin on his wife Nelly's deathEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1860-10-12sending condolences on death of Nelly Washington (JAW's wife)English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1860-10-14letter of condolence to his cousin and brother-in-law on death of JAW's wife, NellyEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, John Lloyd to Lawrence Washington
1860-10-15English.
Scope and Contents
Letter on death of Eleanor L. Selden Washington ("Aunt Nelly") from John Lloyd of Mount Ida to Lawrence Washington (son of John A. Washington).
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, C. Newell to John A. Washington III
1860-10-30Letter written from Alexandria "Your esteemed favor of 27th with enclosure came last evening and I sincerely regret your determination to resign the Presidency of the Society. There was no meeting last night. Consequently your resignation is still in my possession... I wish I could indulge you to recfall your resignation at least for the present..." [Not clear what Society]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1860-11Family letter to her nephew: "Please give my love and Marion's to the precious children. I miss them more than I can tell. And you too my beloved Nephew and besides that, the river looks flat, and the lands barren, and the wheat thin--so your beautiful valley, with its mountains and streams, and the childrens' voice, will come unbidden like Mr. Norton's sermon, to my mind--and I give thanks for the dear instrusion--for they are thoughts, and sounds, and voices that bless me."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Charles A. Washington to John A. Washington III
1860-12-22Letter written to cousin; discussion of poor health: "I want to go to Baltimore on Wednesday next where I shall remain in the hands of the Doctor until the first when if able will go over to Alexandria to see after my Negroes."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-01-18JAW paid his mother $500 per year rent for Mount Vernon. After her death (on 09/06/1855), it seems he believed he should continue to pay the $500 rent to her closest relative, his mother's sister, the letter's author. The top portion of page one of this letter was torn off - it is believed the torn portion originally was a hand written personal check returning some of the rent to John Augustine. A hand written annotation on the remaining top of page 1 of the letter suggests the check may have been dated 1/18/1861, paid on a Hampton, VA bank. The date of the letter is guessed from that annotation. Judith had lost her own husband and was concerned about being unable to manage the estate... "I cannot possibly manage negroes--I do not wish to make the poor creatures unhappy by bringing them from their accustomed places. I do not wish to use other than the interest of that property while I live..."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Elizabeth A. Selden Lloyd to John A. Washington III
1861-01-21Letter written to "My Dear Cousin." Request for help in receiving annuity... [Interesting because Eliza Selden is both JAW's mother-in-law (the grandmother of his children) and a "Cousin" given the relationship of both of them to the Lee family. Note the "My Dear Cousin" and the "Kiss my darling grandchildren."]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-02-06Letter written to nephew. Discussion of dispotition of her estate, including "servants" (slaves) "I wish you to decide if they shall be sold. I never can manage servants myself."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, James C. Nevett to John A. Washington III
1861-02-14Discussion of various checks and of the status of the "Society" from which JAW wishes to resign as President. "At your request I have seen all the members of the Executive Committee viz Mr. Daiyaft Lorde, Smith Deberbel, and they all say that inasmuch as no society has taken place since the reception of Your resignation by me and Consequently has not been rec'd & acted on by the Society, your right is Clear and there Can be no reciprocity in your signing the check."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, J. M. Snyder to John A. Washington III
1861-02-28Announces death of Charles Augustine Washington - brief and very formalEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-03-14Cheerful "keep in touch" between family, although there is a passing mention about the servants [i.e., slaves] being "perfectly orderly."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, unknown to "My Dear Child"
1861-11-29Unidentified fragment mentions "Laura and Cecilia are in San Aontonio or near there..."English.
Text box: 1 folder: 3
Letter, Lawrence Washington to Jane C. "Jenny" Washington
1862Lawrence 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.]English.

Correspondence and business papers

Text box: 1 folder: 4 1859-1865English.

Scope and Contents

This series consists of family correspondences on various subjects including Civil War and slaves owned by the Washington family.

Text box: 1 folder: 4
Letter, Charles A. Washington to John A. Washington III
1859-11-09Both letter writer and recipient were great grandnephews of President George Washington. The letter from JAW's 3rd cousin, discusses John Brown's trial after the Harpers Ferry Raid. Charles seems to have had money worries on two accounts--the renting out of his slave "old Thom", and payment for a cottage in Gloucester County, VA, which was a joint investment owned by both Charles and John A. Washington. There is a Harper's Ferry postcard of later date included with the letter.English.
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Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1860-12-29Letter from brother references secession of South Carolina from the Union.English.
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Letter, William Saunders to John A. Washington III
1861-01-05Rental 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."English.
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Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-01-08Describes "session badges" worn to church... "I could not follow some of the ladies in their upturned eyes of sacred horror for my young cousins wore them--strong feelings on every subject go everywhere, with the bosom in which they reside. I know mine do, and the broken Union mixes with my prayers in Church and at home--so I have pity on the young, lead on, by I suppose, wong-headed enthusiasm, disunion is gaining ground among us."English.
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Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-02-13Letter speaks of slaves setting fire to houses: "Our neighborhood is thrown into great excitement by Dr. Hove's house having been deliberately fired. They might have been burned in it, for it is an old wooden building - but that a visitor was unusually wakeful and smelt the fire - it was a wonderful escape - supposed to be the act of a half grown girl, incited to it by the dining room servant. This is the fourth case within a little more than a year in this County. Dr. Stuart's summer house, a Mr. Brown's stables from which the dwelling house caught, and a Mr. Corbin's--plainly the work of incendiaries....It is said that a girl at Dr. Hove's told some of the family that "Lincoln is to set all the black people free." We were at Church today, but had not time to ask the particulars - they all looked so pale and sad however, that my heart sinks when I think of their trouble -the servants are in jail- I would go down to see them but the roads are nearly impossible even to Church."English.
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Letter, W. F. Lippitt to John A. Washington III
1861-03-11Describes Lippitt situation at home: "I find it quite lonely with no white person about the house." Also: "Even Mr. Lincoln seems to have gotten over his fear of assassination having ordered some of the troops back to the North. The only thing of interest transpiring here except the withdrawal of the troops from Fort Sumter, is the terrible rush for office."English.
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Legal document, John A. Washington III and two other signatories
1861-03English.
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Letter, "RSB" to John A. Washington III
1861-03-07Written to JAW from Washington City concerning disposition of slaves: "As soon as the negroes are ready for division, I will write you."English.
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Letter, John W. Burke to John A. Washington III
1861-04-20John Woolfolk Burke was a co-founder of the Burke & Herbert Bank in 1852. This letter describes the impending Civil War. Burke was a good friend of John A. Washington as well as his banker. The $200,000 in proceeds from the sale of Mount Vernon were deposited in the Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria. Washington had rented out some of his slaves to Mount Vernon from his Fauquier County Waveland Plantation and Burke assures him that he will transport the slaves. Events were rapidly unfolding. On May 24, Federal troops poured into Alexandria from Washington DC. Upon the arrival of Federal troops, Burke withdrew JAW's funds from the sale of Mount Vernon, and hid the $200,000 in his own house, eventually smuggling it to the Corcoran & Riggs bank in Washington, DC.English.
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Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-04-28Letter to her nephew. Considerable discussion of closing of the river... "By this time you are aware that navigation is closed, and all our travelling must be done by land... The whole available force of King George are drilling for a home guard and for active service. Charles is among the latter; who is to gather in our crops we cannot tell. Dark piratical looking ships of the 'Old United States' pass up and down the river and a few tiny craft sometimes flit by like birds. The little ferry is still hidden in Machodoc Creek, having been searched at Fort Washington and then brought to by a shot across her bow and being forced to hoist a Union flag. I have heard she is to resume her trips subject to examination, but that is rumor. No one here seems afraid so far, the thorough arming of the county will keep good order among our working class and even ladies are (?) furiously military...the stillness of death rests on the river.'English.
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Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-05-03JAW's aunt describes her struggle to leave home to care for his children as he prepares to depart his Waveland Plantation to join the Confederate Army. Notable lines "The day is truly dark to this once happy country, but Graven Kingdoms fall on this sorrowful earth. The Kingdom of our God is hastening on to its glory, in that great victory truth and righteousness will reign forever."English.
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Letter, Edward C. Turner to John A. Washington III
1861-05-08"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."English.
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Letter, Edward C. Turner to John A. Washington III
1861-06-5Letter 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 them to some out of the way place in the Mountains, Tell him to give himself no more concerns about his family after they join us, as we shall see that no harm befalls them."English.
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Letters, Eleanor "Nelly" L. Selden Washington, Nellie Lloyd, and Arthur Lloyd to "Uncle Augustine"
1861-06-11Letter 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 house but they did not disturb anything. All the carpets except the carpets in Aunt Judy's room and the library have been taken up. Your affectionate niece Nellie Lloyd"English.
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Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-06-11Letter 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 tell us why they entered, two companies are quartered in our church he says great excitement prevails." "I cannot but fear that all of our propety in King George will soon be in Yankee hands."English.
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Letters, Eleanor "Nelly" L. Selden Washington and Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-06Two 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" Also a poignant sentence from JAW's aunt: "I give you up to your Country and your God for my share of grief must be short if you are taken away, but if ptayer prevails and peace is given to us, and safety to you the darling of my heart, how I shall rejoice."English.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner
1861-07-13Considerable 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." Extensive discussion of Civil War tactics...English.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner
1861-07-16Written 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 will establish our independence and secure those rights which the despotic Government at Washingtn would take from us."English.
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Letter, Eliza S. Washington to John A. Washington III
1861-07-18Letter to her father [with transmittal envelope addressed to Col. J.A. Washington, care of Gen l R.E. Lee C.S.A. Richmond] Numerous references to war... e.g. "Dr. Peyton was ghere today and told us that Gen. Wise had been defeated, but as that is bad news, I don't intend to believe it unless it is confirmed."English.
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Letter, Lilla M. Boyden to John A. Washington III
1861-07-18Lilla requests early termination of her contract for teaching Washington's children. Northern Virginia at this time was increasingly unstable, as the Union army had invaded the state, and the teacher wanted to leave the area ASAP. Just two days before this letter (on July 16, 2018) John A. Washington had written to bis friend & Waveland neighbor Ned Turner about getting General Beauregard to send troops to calm down restive negro "servants" who unsettled local citizens in Fauquier County (q.v., 0670-Folder 4- Letter 86 from John A. Washington III at Richmond, VA to Edward Ned Turner Waveland dated July 16, 1861 (item #3e056ff88f8da230c0a0532ae30d351c0). Lilla did in fact, leave Waveland; joining her minister father and mother in Albemarle County, VAEnglish.
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Letter, Eliza S. Washington to John A. Washington III
1861-08-10She 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."English.
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Letter, Edward C. Turner to John A. Washington III
1861-08-17Contains 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 the Yankees had been to Mt. Vernon and taken off all the negroes and other property that they could make use of..."English.
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"Estate" Document, Waveland Farm
1861-09-25The "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."English.
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Letter, Lawrence Washington to Jane C. Washington and Eliza S. Washington
1865"The Yankees have been killing our sheep and Uncle Dick says that you will be very much distressed."English.

Papers about Mount Vernon

Text box: 1 folder: 5 1840-1859English.

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L. Lewis Memorandum Book - Woodlawn
1840-06-15English.
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Letter, Bushrod C. Washington to John A. Washington III at Mt. Vernon
1845-06-07Settlement of George Washington's family estateEnglish.
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"General George Washington's Estate in account with Bushrod Washington"
1848English.
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Statement of Stock at Woodlawn, L. Lewis
1848-12-04English.
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Letter, L. T. Stuart to John A. Washington III
1853-02-20Per the Fairfax County Clerk, Alfred Moss, President Washington's will could not be removed from the Fairfax Court House fo be copied without permission from the family of President Washington. This letter from Stuart in Richmond requests that permission.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 5
Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner
1859Relates to animals and farming at Mt. VernonEnglish.

Papers about Mount Vernon & miscellaneous subjects

Text box: 1 folder: 6 1845-1861English.

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Letter, Joseph McFarland to John A. Washington III
1845-08-20Written from Mt. Vernon. Ddescribes difficulty in getting good lsbor for farm. "I hsve been trying to get hands but csnnot get anyone."English.
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Land Indenture, Loudon County, VA
1846-08-31Land indenture by which John Augustine Washington and Eleanor Love Selden Washington sold two tracks of land totaling 225 acres in Loudon County, VA to William Hammerly. The land had been acquired by Eleanor's family and was located adjoining the property of Eleanor's father, Dr. Wilson Cary Selden. The sale was recorded on the books of Loudon County on September 2, 1846. Both John and Eleanor signed the document.English.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to Lewis W. Washington
1853-11-26JAW at Mount Vernon regarding Dismal Swamp Company... "I have recently had and embraced an opportunity of buying about a quarter share of the stock of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. I am on the lookout for more of the Stock..." "Cary left here yesterday for King George, an I only returned this evening from Fauquier, whereI have been for some days. nearly frozenand part of the time on bad liquor."English.
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Letter, Bushrod C. Washington to John A. Washington III
1855-02-21Letter sent from Claymont. Discussion of Perryville & Charlestown turnpike road and its impact on Washington property including plat drawing on back and separate sheet with another drawing.English.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner
1858-10-02Searching for an overseer...English.
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Letter, William E. Turner to John A. Washington III
1859-01-01Describes state pf affairs at Mt. Vernon and references Chicago Land Company. "I am glad to hear the Mount Vernon Association will now certainly be obliged to carry out their contract with you and thereby release you from the constant annoyance indicent to your residence there."English.
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Letter, Richard S. Blackburn Washington to John A. Washington III
1859-01-04JAW's brother writes to him concerning the sale of Mt. Vernon and the availability of money. "... if you have then money to lend at 6% interest a year, you would oblige me very much by cashing Hawells bonds."English.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to George V. Byrd
1860-01-11Letter written from Mt.Vernon regarding taxes on Webster property and referencing Ogden lawsuit.English.
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Letter, William W. Turner to John A. Washington III
1860-08-15Written from Mt. Vernon. Obviously problems with slaves; issue with the "inconvenience" of access to water for his family. He also wants to know if Washington got the watermellons he sent.English.
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Power of Attorney, John A. Washington III to William F. Turner
1860-11-01Power of Attorney with regard to Chicago Land Company caseEnglish.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to G.R.H. Hughes
1860-12-11Written from Waveland regarding case of Washington vs. OgdenEnglish.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to Honorable Judah P. Benjamin
1861-02-06[It appears that JAW had retained the services of Judah Benjamin of ACW fame with regard to a "case before the Supreme Court"] The letter was written from Waveland.English.
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Letter, William W. Turner to John A. Washington III
1861-04-05Written from Mt. Vernon - general state of affairsEnglish.
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Letter, Dr. William F. Alexander to John A. Washington III
1861-04-06(Considerable discussion of disposition of slaves) "Cousin Hannah's removal to Claymont (with Tommy) has been affected. Herbert is with me. Dicky awaits some future arrangement... Mr. Adams takes a negro girl hired by Cousin H. and the best disposition that cam be made of Becky and four children will be I think to place them at Rick Woods for hire. Becky can do Cousin Hannah's washing and make herself useful."English.

Papers about "Waveland"

Text box: 1 folder: 7 1858-1859English.

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Itemized receipt
1858-04-16-1858-09-18[The itemized listing of materials states that "Walter Zimmerman & Co. received payment per check of $8,228.40 from John A. Washington, Esq. on January 5, 1859."]English.
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Letter, Lind & Murdock Architects to John A. Washington III
1858-12-30Relates to plumbing and a furnace for Waveland. Written from Baltimore.English.
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Letter, John Spillman to John A. Washington III
1859-01-29Relates to the deed for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, J. W. Patterson to John A. Washington III
1859-03-04Letter sent from Middlebury, VA regarding planks for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, L. Lessner to John A. Washington III
1859-03-21Letter sent from Front Royal concerning posts for Waveland [includes copy of invoice]English.
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Letter, J. W. Patterson to John A. Washington III
1859-03-23Letter sent from Middleburg, VA concerning plank for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, L. W. Lyder to John A. Washington III
1859-03-25Letter from Front Royal regarding planks and other work related to WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, J. W. Lunsford to John A. Washington III
1859-03-25Letter from Salem regarding a building at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, L. W. Lyder to John A. Washington III
1859-04-06Letter written from Front Royal about the expense of building a "Negro house" at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, F. M. Hall to John A. Washington III
1859-04-15Discussion of horse breedingEnglish.
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Letter, J. Lerner to John A. Washington III
1859-04-15Letter written from Alexandria regarding building at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, J. Lerner to John A. Washington III
1859-04-26Letter written from Front Royal regarding progress of work at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, D. M. Adams to John A. Washington III
1859-05-07Letter written from Plains Station regarding work at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, F. M. Hall to John A. Washington III
1859-05-30Letter regarding horse breeding. Mare had a filly.English.
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Letter, Lind & Murdock to John A. Washington III
1859-08-25Letter written from Baltimore egarding status of work at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, Robert Adams to John A. Washington III
1859-11-16Letetr written from Philadelphia regarding wagon. Apparently a man named Watson built a wagon for Washington and sent it to him. Robert Adams, a friend of JAW, is attempting to help to settle the bill. There is some discussion about the type of material used ("Idian rubber") and the cost of the wagon's cover.English.

Papers about "Waveland"

Text box: 1 folder: 8 1860-1940English.

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Letter, Lind & Murdock to John A. Washington III
1860-02-17Letter sent from Baltimore regarding construction at Waveland ("locks & centre pieces)English.
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Letter, Lind & Murdock to John A. Washington III
1860-02-25Letter from Baltimore regarding Lien Law and Waveland "We understand the Lien law does not extend as far as Waveland--only takes in Alexandria district."English.
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Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III
1860-03-01regarding locust posts for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, Lind & Murdock to John A. Washington III
1860-03-15Letter sent from Baltimore regarding furnace at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, Lind & Murdock to John A. Washington III
1860-04-02Letter sent from Baltimore regarding defects in work at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III
1860-04-09Letter sent from Baltimore regarding locust posts for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III
1860-05-15Letter regarding posts for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, E. H. Hubball to John A. Washington III
1860-08-10Letter sent from Baltimore regarding waterwheel for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, E. H. Delahay to John A. Washington III
1860-10-03Letter written for the firm of D & King concerning outstanding bill for work on WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, E. H. Hubball to John A. Washington III
1860-10-20Letter sent from Baltimore regarding work at Waveland but also including condolences on the death of JAW's wife, Nelly [Eleanor Selden Washington]English.
Text box: 1 folder: 8
Letter, E. G. Lind to John A. Washington III
1860-11-07Letter written from Baltimore regarding problem with furnace at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, John A. Washington III to E.G. Lind
1860-11-08Letter written by JAW regarding improvemetns and lack of improvemetns plus poor workmanship at WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, E. J. Lind to John A. Washington III
1860-12-29Letter from Lind in Baltimore in answer to JAW's letter of November 28 regarding improvemetns and lack of improvements plus poor workmanship at WavelandEnglish.
Text box: 1 folder: 8
Letter, P. H. Troth to John A. Washington III
1861-02-05Letter sent from Accotink, VA regarding cedar posts and cropsEnglish.
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Letter, unknown to John A. Washington III
1861-02-12Short business letter from unknown source in Alexandria, VA regarding purchase of corn.English.
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Letter, J. P. Bartholow to John A. Washington III
1861-02-15Letter sent from Washington City regarding order for Bone DustEnglish.
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Letter, John A. Stewart to John A. Washington III
1861-02-20Letter sent from Baltimore regarding defective lock at WavelandEnglish.
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List of materials used in restoration of Waveland
Two page listing with annotations.English.
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Letter, Robert P. Steele to John A. Washington III
1861-03-16Three page letter regarding trees and other plants for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, John Marshall to John A. Washington III
1861-03-19Two page letter regarding posts for WavelandEnglish.
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Letter, James F. Milton to John A. Washington III
1861-04-18One page letter sent from Richtortown regarding saddle.English.
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Letter, John W. Wayland to Ann M. Washington
1940-12-07Letter typed on Madison College stationary letterhead in Harrisonburg, VA enclosing a copy "of the deed made to tyour grandfather, Colonel John A. Washington for Waveland." A copy of the deed is enclused.English.
Graphic Materials box: 1 folder: 8
Photograph, "Waveland" - Fauquier County, Virginia
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Miscellaneous

Text box: 1 folder: 9 English.

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Receipt for Tobacco
1788William Stork paid William G. Washington 3043 lbs. of tobacco as rent for use of the latter's plantation land for the year 1788English.
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Letter, Francis Corban to Rev. J. Belknap
1798-07-07English.
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Summons, To Washington family members from Clerk of Court of Greenbrier County, Va.
1816-08-13A summons from the sheriff of Culpepper County, Va. to Washington family and extended family representatives, including Custis, Noblett, Parks, Davidson, Thronton, Dade, Spottswood, Law, and Lewis families to appear before clerk of chancery court Luke Bowyer, of Greenbrier County, Va.English.
Text box: 1 folder: 9
Confession of faith, Jane C. Washington
1837-01-23English.
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Printed promissory note, John A. Washington III to Wells J. Hawks
1855-10-11English.
Scope and Contents
Six month bond for $100s.
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Printed poem about John A. Washington III
1890-1910English.
Scope and Contents
Poem (without attribution) entitled "John Augustine Washington of Mount Vernon Lt.Col. and Aide-de-Camp to General Robert Edward Lee, C.S.A. killed, Valley Mountain, Sept 13, 1861.
Text box: 1 folder: 9
Envelope, addressed to John A. Washington III
English.
Scope and Contents
Undated envelope (no return sender) to John A. Washington III at Salem Station.
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Calling card, Jane C. Washington
English.
Scope and Contents
A decorative manuscript calling card for Jane C. Washington, mother of John A. Washington III. Reverse has simple colored geometric patterns.
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Envelope, addressed to James W. Lunsford, Waveland
English.