Letter, Bushrod Corbin Washington to John Augustine Washington III, 1842 May 14

Item — Box: 64, Folder: 1842.05.14

Identifier: RM-410; MS-3310

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. "6" rate, stampless cover.

Dates

1842 May 14

Creator

Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851 (Person)
Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861 (Person)

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