Washington, John A., 1821-1861 to Isaac R. Douglass
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00236 Author/Creator: Washington, John A., 1821-1861 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 6, 1844 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
One letter from John A. Washington to Isaac R. Douglass dated July 6, 1844. Pertains to arrangements to enslave a woman named Julia. Notes that William G. Cazenove told him Douglass would either pay $350 cash, or $400 in two installments, for Julia. Accepts Douglass's offer of $400.
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