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George W[ashington] P[arke]Custis, "Arlington House" [Arlington, Virginia], to Francis Nelson, "White House, near New Kent C[ourt] H[ouse]," Virginia, 1856 June 26

 Item — Folder: 3
Identifier: id123404

Scope and Contents

Informs Nelson that as the time of year is at hand when it is customary in Virginia to give notice of the "discontinuance of employment," his [Nelson's] services will no longer be required after the harvest [six months], wants to sell wheat to make payment of $1000 to Mary Nelson; discusses negotiations with the railroad.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856 June 26

Creator

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Extent

2 pages.

Language

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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