Letter, 17 February 1847
Scope and Contents
Four page letter dated February 17, 1847 from Henry Augustine Washington to his mother, Sarah Tayloe Washington. She was the wife of Lawrence Augustine Washington. Letter is written from Richmond, Virginia to Mattox Bridge in Westmoreland County, Virginia. In the letter Washington writes about the sale of corn and grains in the United States as related specifically to the famine in Ireland and England. He also writes about politics and the issues with Calhoun, the Mexican War, and the status of political parties in Washington, D.C.
Dates
- Creation: 17 February 1847
Creator
- From the Collection: Washington, Henry A., 1820-1858 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository