Handwritten letter

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Handwritten letter

Entry/Object ID

ARC331

Scope and Content

Handwritten, personal letter to Mrs. A.M.T. Washington dated November 6, 1830, Alexandria, from daughter, Hannah Washington (Alexander), mentioning relatives, including Blackburn and Washington family members, and agreeing on subject of slavery, i.e., having "no right to keep our fellow creatures in bondage."

Acquisition

Accession

318

Source or Donor

Hebb, Birdsell

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Creator

Hannah Washington Alexander

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 6, 1830

Archive Size/Extent

9 7/8" x 7 1/2" handwritten paper

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1830 November 6