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William Fontaine Alexander to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 June 29

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1859.06.29

Scope and Contents

William received two barrels of fine herrings by railroad. They had been misdirected to Winchester. The crops are doing well. He urges Augustine to leave Mount Vernon to avoid sickness.

Dates

  • 1859 June 29

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository

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