Copy of the last will and testament of John Augustine Washington II, 1833 June 24

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 23

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1833 June 24

Creator

From the Collection: Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829 (Person)
From the Collection: Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881 (Person)
From the Collection: Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854 (Person)
From the Collection: Peters, Richard, 1744-1828 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854 (Person)

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