John Augustine Washington III, Mount Vernon, to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1845 September 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-4342
Scope and Contents
Absence of Gabriel and desertion of some of the hired hands. Has decided not to sell Gabriel. “If it were possible to without them [slaves], I do not think I could own one, but situated as we are, landed property would be almost valueless without them, and it is a matter of necessity to have their labor.”
Dates
- 1845 September 1
Creator
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet : 2 boxes
Language of Materials
English
- Slavery Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington, Eleanor Love Selden, 1824-1860 (Recipient)
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
