Letter, Charles A. Thornton to George Fayette Washington, 1846 May 29
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as "C. A. Thornton." Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand "Bayou Goula May 29th," laminated.
Dates
- 1846 May 29
Creator
- Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 22.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Box: English
Creator
- Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
