Washington, Lawrence, 1791-1875
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry Augustine Washington to Lawrence Washington Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 00508
Content Description
Four page letter from Williamsburg, Virginia in which Henry writes about financial matters with his father, Lawrence, and describes his responsibilities at the college in his new position. He also writes to his father regarding the low price Lawrence was able to get on his corn crop. Henry seems hopeful though that the future crop Lawrence has will be plentiful and will fetch a better price. Additionally, Henry laments that he cannot travel home to see Mother and other family in...
Dates:
1849-12-09
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