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John Augustine Washington III, Mount Vernon, to Eleanor Love Selden Washington, 1852 July 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-4401

Scope and Contents

Heard of Mrs. [Eleanor Parke Custis] Lewis’ illness. Describes journey with stops in Berryville and Chantilly. Harriet subject to fainting attacks. Threshing machine is set. Negotiations with Mr. Stowell as overseer. Death of General Roger Jones

Dates

  • 1852 July 22

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet : 2 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository

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