Handwritten letter

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Handwritten letter

Entry/Object ID

ARC333

Scope and Content

Hand-written personal letter, dated November 25, 1833, from Thomas B. Washington at the University of Virginia, to his father, Bushrod Corbin Washington, who resided at Claymont, near Charles Town, Jefferson County, Virginia. Letter concerns his need for funds for books, board, stationery, room rent, class fee, shoe and boot account, and tailor's bill; status of his studies in moral philosophy, political economy, and French; and matters related to friends and family. He noted that "the renowned Col: David Crockett passed through town last night on his way to Washington." Transcription in Media file.

Acquisition

Accession

508

Source or Donor

Brown, Sarah and Kate

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Creator

Thomas Washington

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 25, 1833

Archive Size/Extent

7 7/8 " x 9 7/8" paper; 3 pages

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1833 November 25