Chew, Louisa Fontaine Washington, 1844-1927
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Elswyth Thane Beebe Collection of Washington Family Papers
Collection — Shelf: G:6
Identifier: RM-710
Content Description
This collection includes correspondence between John Augustine Washington III and his mother and wife, as well as other family members, mostly dealing with family matters and running Mount Vernon.
Dates:
1818-1861; Majority of material found in 1840-1850
John Augustine Washington III, Blakeley, to Louisa Fontaine Washington and Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 February 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-4398
Scope and Contents
Mother is better. “I have been purchasing negroes—and am in negotiation for others…” Gives instructions for “grubbing and ploughing.” Overseer position. Includes letter to daughter Louisa on same sheet regarding various cousins.
Dates:
1852 February 12
Lou, Waveland, to Fontaine Lippitt, Halltown, 1861? April 30
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Identifier: MS-4887
Scope and Contents
Family visits and greetings; John A. Washington gone to Richmond to join General Lee’s staff.
Dates:
1861? April 30
Louisa Washington, Charlestown, to John Augustine Washington III, 1857 August 25
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: MS-4875
Scope and Contents
Family matters.
Dates:
1857 August 25
