Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III, Mount Vernon, 1847 December 27
Item — Box: 68, Folder: 1847.12.27
Identifier: 2017-SC-008-008
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by "Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty."
Jane writes, "I saw no white face on Christmas day." She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. "They conducted themselves very soberly & orderly." Old Jenny thanked her for the "fine dinner." Jane also describes her Christimas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.
Dates
- 1847 December 27
Creator
Extent
From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Slavery Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington, John Augustine, 1821-1861 (Recipient)
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
