Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855
Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:
Bella Jones Adams to Jane C. Washington, 3 June 1840
Bella Jones Adams, Philadelphia, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Writes that the memorandum tablet was sent by Martha, not her. She didn’t send the butter cooler due to fearing for its condition. She wants Jane to visit during the summer and asks after her crops.
Bushrod Washington family papers
Caleb Russell to Jane C. Washington, 1837 June 12
Caleb Russell, Quantico Factory, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Russell writes that he had sent some of the wool, at the direction of the overseer, received last summer to a factory in Fredericksburg to be made into fine cloth, as he is unable to do that. Since then he has heard nothing about it, despite writing to them several times.
Copy of the last will and testament of John Augustine Washington II, 1833 June 24
A "true" manuscript copy made from the original, which is dated July 8, 1830. In his will, John Augustine gives his wife Jane the power to dispose of any of his enslaved workers who are disobedient to her after his death. He also stipulates that his children may sell the Mount Vernon estate to the government if Congress wants it.
Elswyth Thane Beebe collection of Washington family papers
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.
F. F. Lee to Jane C. Washington, 1839 June 15
F. F. Lee, Washington City, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Lee writes that she will visit Mount Vernon for a few days with Mary and Rosa.
Fragments of poetry by Jane C. Washington, undated
Autograph document. In fragile condition, with some text loss.
George Mason, Spring Bank, to John Augustine Washington III, Mount Vernon, 1855 September 10
Mason sends condolences on the death of Jane C. Washington, “a great Virginia lady.” He was unable to attend funeral due to the illness of his wife all summer.
George Mason to Jane C. Washington, 1839 May 27
George Mason, Hollin Hall, to Jane C. Washington, Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed.
Jane C. Washington, Blakeley, to Eleanor L. Washington, Mount Vernon, 1844 April 11
Relates ill health of various family members and other family news.
Jane C. Washington, Blakeley, to Louisa Washington, 1850 July 29
Much family news and love sent.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1846 July 17
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Discusses a large christenings in church. Relates tale of two men who recently died from intemperance. Also tells plans for an upcoming wedding and where various guests will stay.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1846 August 1
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Wants to send George with the carriage to bring her and the children. Describes dancing by various people. Wants to receive some financial records.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1846 November 4
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Misses the family and tells of items that were left during their last visit. Much rain has kept her from church. Maria sent jars of quince jelly for her. Gives family news and describes some roses. Sends message to Augustine “to write to his old and now very unimportant mother.”
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1847 September 25
A.L.S. Blakeley to Baltimore. She is sorry to hear of Lou’s “hooping cough.” Other family news. Long description of Mr. Tacker and his vision of his impending death. Is sorry that Augustine is alone at Mount Vernon with the servants who have been “a source of disquiet and distress to him.”
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1851 June 7
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Wants Nelly and the children to visit after harvest and will send George with the carriage to get them. Hopes Augustine will be friends with Mr. Moran. Has been sick and taken “an unusual quantity of opium for me.”
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 January 5
A.L.S. Blakeley. Describes a sermon on intemperance. Discusses health problems of John and hopes he will improve when the weather gets better. Much family news.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 March 11
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Hopes Augustine is recovering. Much sickness in her house. Sent a new plough to Augustine. Hopes it arrives in time. Other family news.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 May 27
A.L.S. Blakeley. Describes a visit from Mrs. Powel and various other family members. Wants part of the rent on the fishery to go toward the purchase of a piano for Louisa and the rest sent to her to pay off some debts. Sends love to all and reports on a few deaths.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 December 10
A.L.S. Blakeley. Looks forward to Augustine’s visit. Invited Kitty to spend the winter with her, but she will go elsewhere. News about various acquaintances. The disagreeable pork business is done, and she is sending three barrels of pippins via boat.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1848 November 15
A.L.S. Blakeley. Describes a wedding and the young guests at the dinner. Discusses an Irishman who came to sell her tablecloths which she did not want. Letter was written over several days. She really misses the family.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1847 April 15
A.L.S. Blakeley to Mount Vernon. Much sickness in the early spring of cholera. Many people unable to work – Old Jenny, Maria and Dick, Lewis and George obliged to plough. Her cook Eliza has a crippled sore arm. Sophy, Joe, and Little Tom have been helping with many guests. Much discussion of weather.
Jane C. Washington to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1851 April 7
A.L.S. Blakeley. Met Dr. Alexander and family before church and invited them to dinner. Encloses a letter from Mrs. Moran who would like to stay at Mount Vernon on her way to visit Jane. Is sending George with fish to be pickled. Sends remembrances to “your maids Sarah, Eliza, Fanny and Amanda.”
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 May 2
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 May 16
A.L.S. She is enclosing another $10 note requesting it get charged and sent to her by him.
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 October 3
A.L.S. Blakeley. She is unable to join him at Mount Vernon as her business would not fare well. Is sending a horse down as he is better fitted for the saddle than harness. Writes about sending him to Mount Vernon to “relieve Maj. Lewis,” who is working with Struthers and Strickland to build the new tomb. Writes of her “deep veneration and gratitude to the memory of Genl Washington.”
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 November 14
A.L.S. Blakeley. Upon her return home, she found things had not been taken care of on her farm. A fodder house for the cattle was not placed correctly at all. She encouraged her son to get a good education at Mr. Hallowell’s school in Alexandria.
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 November 18
A.L.S. Blakeley. She wants him to inquire about an appointment for Lawrence Washington who needs employment. Inquires about his studies and the repairs on the “old mansion.” Gives some family news and wants him to call on Mary and Julia.
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1837 December 7
Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1838 February 1
A.L.S. Blakeley. She was sorry to hear of his illness and tells him to leave Mount Vernon in the hands of hirelings and not endanger his health further by riding there. Refers to reading about “Mr. Calhoun’s and Mr. Clay’s conversations in the Senate on Mr. Calhoun’s resolutions respecting abolition petitions.” Much difficulty regarding Jessy – Cousin Jane has abandoned all idea of purchasing her.