Lot 907
Washington, John Augustine (1821 - 1861) Confederate lieutenant and aide-de-camp to General Lee; killed in action at Rich Mountain, VA; grandnephew of George Washington, he inherited Mount Vernon, which he sold to the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association in 1858. Archive of four prewar autograph letters signed, total of 8pp, 25 June 1859-1 Feb. 1860. To land agents George V. Byrd and George R.H. Hughes and to lawyers Messrs. Smith, Dewy & Kellogg, with instructions about the management of property that he owns in Chicago. Generally fine; one letter has toned areas.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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