Bella Jones Adams to Jane C. Washington, 1840 June 3

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1840.06.03

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Letter, Bella Jones Adams to Jane C. Washington, 1840 June 3

Scope and Contents

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. Penciled note indicates a receipt on the document was clipped. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked Philadelphia Jun 3.

Dates

1840 June 3

Creator

From the Collection: Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881 (Person)
From the Collection: Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866 (Person)
From the Collection: Alexander, William Fontaine, 1811-1862 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Anne Madison, 1882-1966 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Lawrence, 1854-1920 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Patty Willis, 1880-1971 (Person)

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